Former Ghana and Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has thrown his weight behind former teammate Frank Lampard to succeed in his role at the club as head coach.
The Chelsea coach has been inconsistent in his performances this season despite strengthening the squad in the summer transfer window with new signings such as Kai Havertz, Timo Werner, Ben Chilwell, Eduard Mendy, Thiago Silva.
The Blues have recorded just three wins from nine games in all competitions to start the campaign.
Frank Lampard has had a difficult start despite having a lot of arsenals in his squad in the ongoing campaign, raising questions as to if he is the right man for the job.
Michael Essien is positive that Frank Lampard will turn things around but will need the support of everyone.
"He [Lampard] is Chelsea, he knows the club inside out and what needs to be done," Essien told Goal in an interview. "He will get the help of everyone there and I think so far that he has done a good job.
"Last season was a good achievement and it isn't an easy place to manage. The fans can demand a lot so it isn't easy, and he is doing his best.
"Football is full of ups and downs, you have to understand that. Get behind the team instead of not being happy after every bad result.
"The job is not easy so you have to be patient and push the team, then hopefully they will do well. They have added good players so they will have to deliver as a lot is expected now.
"The young players are doing well but I don't know if they could play in my old team! I am joking because I like the young players, with the likes of Mason Mount, but you need to raise your game at Chelsea constantly."
The two midfielders spent years at the English Premier League outfit together where they won multiple titles including the UEFA Champions League in 2012 where they beat Bayern Munich.