Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says striker Didier Drogba will still have a job at Stamford Bridge when he finally retires from playing.
The 36-year-old, in his second spell at the club, scored as Chelsea beat Tottenham 3-0 on Wednesday.
"The important thing is he is here and will finish his career with Chelsea," said Mourinho.
"It looks, for me, that he's going to stay doing other things when he finishes his career."
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"Spurs were out-played, out-thought and out muscled. If you have no conviction in your play, don't be surprised if you don't get any points. It is a very worrying time for Spurs fans."
Drogba won 10 trophies in his first spell at Chelsea between 2004 and 2012, and scored 157 goals in 341 games. He rejoined the club at the start of the season after leaving Turkish side Galatasaray.
Since returning to Stamford Bridge the Ivorian has netted five times, while he also set up Eden Hazard's opener against Spurs to set the Blues on their way to a victory which means the league leaders are unbeaten in 23 games in all competitions, equalling a club record.
"It's remarkable," said Mourinho, when asked about the striker's performance levels. "First of all he's a team player. He's not selfish, not vain. He's a humble guy who plays for the team, fights for the team. He's fantastic.
"I was expecting exactly this. I played against him at Real Madrid and I could feel the kind of potential he still has."
Mourinho also confirmed Gary Cahill suffered no lasting damage after the defender was substituted at half-time against Tottenham following an earlier clash of heads with Jan Vertonghen.
"No concussion, no need for special care," Mourinho said. "He was just feeling maybe afraid of heading the ball. When a player is a bit afraid it was not good. It was a good opportunity for Kurt Zouma under pressure.
"He's playing very well every time he plays. I'm so happy with his evolution since he arrived. He will be a big player for Chelsea for many years."
Source:bbc
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says striker Didier Drogba will still have a job at Stamford Bridge when he finally retires from playing.
The 36-year-old, in his second spell at the club, scored as Chelsea beat Tottenham 3-0 on Wednesday.
"The important thing is he is here and will finish his career with Chelsea," said Mourinho.
"It looks, for me, that he's going to stay doing other things when he finishes his career."
Ex-Liverpool and Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann on Match of the Day:
Report: Chelsea 3-0 Tottenham
"Spurs were out-played, out-thought and out muscled. If you have no conviction in your play, don't be surprised if you don't get any points. It is a very worrying time for Spurs fans."
Drogba won 10 trophies in his first spell at Chelsea between 2004 and 2012, and scored 157 goals in 341 games. He rejoined the club at the start of the season after leaving Turkish side Galatasaray.
Since returning to Stamford Bridge the Ivorian has netted five times, while he also set up Eden Hazard's opener against Spurs to set the Blues on their way to a victory which means the league leaders are unbeaten in 23 games in all competitions, equalling a club record.
"It's remarkable," said Mourinho, when asked about the striker's performance levels. "First of all he's a team player. He's not selfish, not vain. He's a humble guy who plays for the team, fights for the team. He's fantastic.
"I was expecting exactly this. I played against him at Real Madrid and I could feel the kind of potential he still has."
Mourinho also confirmed Gary Cahill suffered no lasting damage after the defender was substituted at half-time against Tottenham following an earlier clash of heads with Jan Vertonghen.
"No concussion, no need for special care," Mourinho said. "He was just feeling maybe afraid of heading the ball. When a player is a bit afraid it was not good. It was a good opportunity for Kurt Zouma under pressure.
"He's playing very well every time he plays. I'm so happy with his evolution since he arrived. He will be a big player for Chelsea for many years."
Source:bbc
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