Category: Didier And Nicholas

Didier Drogba Lavishes Praise on His Former Teammate Mohamed Salah

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba says that Mohamed Salah is on the verge of transforming into a real leader. The Ivory Coast international was speaking on the occasion of the Egyptian winger being crowned as the BBC African Footballer of the Year. It is a title which has previously found its way to Drogba’s home,…



Didier Drogba offers support to Chelsea after Roma loss

Didier Drogba has offered his support to his former club Chelsea following their 3-0 thumping at the hands of AS Roma in the Champions League. The Blues had a torrid night at the Stadio Olimpico, where their defence could not cope with the pace of the Giallorossi attack. Roma claimed a 3-3 draw in the…



Tiemoue Bakayoko: Didier Drogba one of my idols

Chelsea’s summer signing Tiemoue Bakayoko has admitted that Didier Drogba was one of his idols as he started his professional career in his native France. The 23-year-old joined the Blues from French champions AS Monaco earlier in the summer with a view to replacing Nemanja Matic at the heart of the midfield. Bakayoko has already…



Romelu Lukaku compared to Didier Drogba by Danny Mills

Former England defender Danny Mills has compared Manchester United’s Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea stalwart Didier Drogba following his impressive start to his Manchester United career. The Belgium international joined the Red Devils from Everton for a reported fee of £75m in the summer. Lukaku had initially attracted interest from former club Chelsea, but Jose Mourinho…



Didier Drogba hails Tammy Abraham after netting his first Premier League goal

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has heaped praise on Tammy Abraham after he bagged his first Premier League goal in Swansea City’s 2-0 win over Crystal Palace last weekend. The on-loan Blues striker has previously spoken about how Drogba was an inspiration to him in his formative years, and the Ivorian was quick to hail the…



Romelu Lukaku insists he is no ‘Didier Drogba’

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has dismissed suggestions that he is in the mould of former Chelsea great Didier Drogba whilst adding that he has a long way to progress in his career. The Belgium international had made a good early impression following his £75m switch from Everton. Lukaku spent his initial career with Chelsea…