The veteran Ivorian insists he has an important role to play, both on and off the pitch, in aiding the development of young stars such as the Belgian winger
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is relishing the prospect of mentoring Eden Hazard and helping his team-mate to become an all-time great.
As revealed by Goal and subsequently confirmed by Jose Mourinho, the Belgium international is, despite not always seeing eye-to-eye with his manager, set to sign a new long-term contract.
Mourinho believes that Hazard is capable of becoming “one of the greats of his generation” and Drogba, who returned to Stamford Bridge this summer, is confident that he can play a leading role in helping the former Lille star to realise his true potential by giving him guidance both on and off the pitch.
Asked by reporters if he now has an important off-field role, Drogba said: “Yes, I think so. Even if the team is young, you can see we have quite a lot of qualities and experience in the game as well.
“Yes, I’m here to help but I’m also here to show, if I can say that, to show them the spirit.
“Even if I don’t have any doubt about their desire to win, I’m here to help and I will give what I can.
“I’m preparing myself to give something extra to the team and achieve what we want to achieve.”
