Gianfranco Zola will have to take a restricted role when his old team-mate Frank Lampard takes charge at Stamford Bridge
But he dodged it after Zola, who was assistant to Maurizio Sarri, was told he would be demoted as part of the new regime.
Chelsea’s legends side were beaten in Madrid 5-4 with assistant coach Carlo Cudicini and goalkeeping trainer Henrique Hilario playing.
Zola, 52, is still idolised at Chelsea after being named their greatest-ever player in a fans’ poll.
But he will have to take a restricted role when his old team-mate Lamps, 41, succeeds Sarri.
The Italian was appointed assistant first-team coach to Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge last season when the ex-Napoli boss took charge in West London.
But with Sarri departing for Serie A champions Juventus, the future of Zola remains unclear.
Zola has reportedly snubbed the chance to become a Chelsea ambassador as he is keen on continuing his coaching career.
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