Didier behaves like a woman. You pamper him, give him a lot of attention, and he produces — Mikel Obi says of former Chelsea teammate and Ivorian legend, Drogba.
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has opened up about his ex-teammate Didier Drogba’s behavior during their time together at Stamford Bridge. Mikel disclosed that Drogba exhibited a preference for big games and attention, likening the Ivorian legend’s approach to that of a woman.
The former Super Eagles captain shared insights into Drogba’s mindset, emphasizing the striker’s enthusiasm for high-stakes matches.
Mikel stated that Drogba, while excelling in major fixtures against the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool, showed less interest in smaller games, such as those in the FA Cup or against smaller clubs like Stoke.
“Drogba loves the big games; he was a guy who enjoyed it. When it was the little games, like when you’re playing the FA Cup or playing against small clubs like Stoke or other small clubs, Drogba never wanted to play those games,” Mikel revealed on the ObiOne Podcast.
“He loves a little bit of attention; Didier behaves like a woman. You pamper him, give him a lot of attention, and he produces. But he was always there for us in the big games.”
Despite Drogba’s remarkable contributions during his time at Chelsea, where he scored 104 goals and registered 64 assists, Mikel’s comments shed light on the striker’s selective enthusiasm.
