Didier Drogba tells Chelsea Frank Lampard is ready to take boss job after Blues legends’ lunch meeting
DIDIER DROGBA has told Chelsea fans that Frank Lampard is ready to become their new boss.
Former Chelsea star Lampard is hot favourite to take over from Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge with the Italian poised to join Juventus.
Drogba had lunch with Lampard this week and he believes his pal has shown he has the ability to manage at the Premier League level during one season at Derby.
The Ivory Coast striker, a close confidante of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, said: “Frank has done well with Derby, you know, taking the team to the play-off final.
“I think it is a very good option for the club.
“Is he ready for the job? Well, when is he ever going to be ready?
HE'S READY
“Does he have to wait until he is 40 or 50 to be ready? I think it depends on your experience and depends on your desire to succeed and do it.
“If he feels ready I don’t think it is too early. Every summer is big at Chelsea. Every summer is big.”
Retired Drogba, who left Chelsea in 2015 after his second spell with the club, still keeps a close eye on their results.
The 41-year-old will play in the Soccer Aid for Unicef match on Sunday in West London.
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Drogba added: “I’ll always follow [Chelsea]. It is normal. I spent nine years here so I’ll always look at the results and how they get on.
“I’m very happy to be here. A stadium where I have scored so many goals, celebrated so many titles.
“It’s always good to be here. On Sunday it is for a good reason, a good cause, Soccer Aid. I’m pleased to be here and to contribute.”
*Soccer Aid for Unicef will be broadcast live on ITV on Sunday (from 6.30pm). To donate to Unicef visit
