José Mourinho continues to express his admiration for Didier Drogba, who scored once again for Galatasaray on Sunday. Mourinho, who has a special regard for Drogba from their time together at Chelsea, cautions against comparing the Ivorian striker to Chelsea’s new talent, Romelu Lukaku.
Mourinho emphasizes the uniqueness of Drogba in the history of Chelsea and urges respect for the legendary player. He acknowledges Lukaku’s talent but advises against drawing direct comparisons, stating, “We must respect Didier because Didier is unique in the history of Chelsea. And we have to respect Lukaku, and the best way to respect him is not to compare him to a Chelsea legend.”
While recognizing Lukaku’s abilities, Mourinho highlights the influence of different managers and systems, indicating that every manager has their own ideas. Despite Lukaku’s successful season under Steve Clarke at West Brom, Mourinho suggests that the young striker is open and smart enough to adapt to the tactics and style of play he desires at Chelsea.
Mourinho’s comments reflect his efforts to manage expectations around Lukaku and ensure the young talent is given the space to develop without the burden of immediate comparisons to Chelsea legends like Didier Drogba.
