Chelsea has been in a slide to start December. Sure, their 2-0 victory over Everton on the weekend should have instilled some faith in a talented but very young side. 

Instead, and almost perplexingly so, Blues manager Enzo Maresca took to the media following Chelsea's victory to make some very candid, yet odd, comments. 

Chief among them was when he mentioned that the previous 48 hours leading up to the Everton match were "the worst since I joined.” Who he is referring to, or trying to gain attention from, remains unknown. But one thing is for certain - he appears hurt that he isn't receiving the support he thinks he deserves. 

Maresca's tenure at Stamford Bridge has been tumultuous. The Italian was handed a three-year contract with the stipulation that he compete for the league and win trophies. He is in his second year, finished fourth last season in the English Premier League, won the Conference League and took home the Club World Cup trophy. He also led the club to a top-4 finish last season.

Now, his team sits in fourth place in a crowded field. He seems to be doing exactly what he was asked of. 

But his antics, comments and often unhinged behaviour bring to question his ability and fortitude to actually lead a historic club like Chelsea to new heights. His comments over the weekend only exemplify that. 

As such, many are naturally wondering how long Maresca has left at the club? After all it is Chelsea and the front office is notorious for moving on from managers whenever they may see fit. 

One name that has appeared in a potential replacement is club legend and icon Frank Lampard. This man needs little introduction. From his on-field performance as a player, to his two stints as the Blues manager already, once as a full-time hire when he was hired from Derby County and the other when he took over on an interim basis after the club fired Graham Potter. 

Lampard currently has Coventry City atop the Championship and by all accounts he loves it there as do the players and supporters. He seems to have finally found his footing in the managerial world and would seemingly find success at the top level at this point in his career. 

Where inexperience defined his first stint (despite an FA Cup final appearance and top-4 league finish) he seems to have rectified the issues. Some claimed he was cold in the locker room. Others said he was unable to find a style of play that suited his squad. But now, he could be ready for the next step, this time being the "right" time. 

It would take a substantial offer to pry Lampard away from Coventry City, especially considering he may very well lead them to the EPL by season's end. But if the money is right, the promise of stability is there and past mistakes have been learned, Lampard back at the helm of Chelsea might very well be what the club needs.

There could be no better steward.

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