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Didier
Drogba carrying the Championship League trophy he won with Chelsea
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Discussions have been
held between Chelsea and Major League Soccer club Montreal Impact over Didier
Drogba returning to Stamford Bridge. This was revealed by Chelsea interim manager
Guus Hiddink who believes the Ivorian would be best suited to a hands-on
coaching role.
GRAPHITTI
NEWS/Press Association report continues:
"Didier
is that rare kind of ex-player with big status who would be very good for any
club to have, especially him because he's a Chelsea legend," Hiddink said.
"But
he has a contract with Montreal at the moment, and we have to respect that
also.
"In
what capacity depends on the player himself. You have to give them time and
opportunities to find out what's best for them.
"It
might be on the coaching staff or as ambassador, but that's a bit more of an
official function for me.
"Guys
like him need to be in the squad helping younger players, all the players, with
their huge experience.
"I'm
not in favour of a big ambassador travelling the world in a tie. I think they
must give their huge experience to all, especially young kids, but also the
older ones when they are in trouble in their career."
Meanwhile
Hiddink insists Cesc Fabregas will not be leaving Stamford Bridge during next
month's transfer window. Fabregas
has suffered a dip in form this season and has been linked with a move to
Juventus and Inter Milan amid reports Hiddink favours a more defensive shape to
his midfield.
Hiddink,
however, insists no player will be departing in January as Chelsea seek to
improve on their Barclays Premier League position of 14th.
"We
need all the players here until the end of the season," the Dutchman said.
"Chelsea
are still in a position where we have to improve to get up the table, so we
need all our players at the moment. So we don't talk about the rumours.
"Cesc is coming in
with a smile, which is what I always like. Players come in with a smile and not
a worn out face."
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