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Chelsea icon Michael Essien has praised Frank Lampard for the work he's done so far during his time in charge at Stamford Bridge, but he had a word of warning to his former team-mate. Chelsea are now unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions following Saturday's win over Burnley.
Frank Lampard is under pressure at Chelsea this season (Image: GETTY)
In the six matches Silva has played, Chelsea have kept five clean sheets.
Expectations are high on Lampard this season after the club heavily backed him in the summer transfer window.
Last season he received high praise for leading Chelsea into a top-four finish.
Pressure will be on this time to improve with no Chelsea manager during Roman Abramovich's reign going two consecutive seasons without winning silverware.
And Essien, who spent eight seasons playing alongside Lampard at Chelsea and won multiple trophies, has warned Lampard that he faces increasing pressure if he fails to meet expectations.
"He was one of the leaders but I didn't really see that he will end up becoming manager," he told talkSPORT.
"But knowing Frank, he's very quiet and calm and he does his thing.
"I'm not surprised he took on that job and at Chelsea he obviously knows the club very well."
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Frank Lampard and Michael Essien won countless trophies together (Image: GETTY)