He may be less of an influence on the pitch than in previous years , but Didier Drogba is determined to do his bit to help his Chelsea win the Premier League . The Ivorian striker has only scored three league goals since returning to the club , but insists his role is as much about mentoring the younger members of the squad . Drogba re-joined Chelsea , where he scored 100 league goals in his first spell , to offer a calming presence , and the forward says his role is about helping others to take the lead on the pitch . Didier Drogba has only scored three Premier League goals this season , but is still important for Chelsea . Drogba is helping to mentor the likes of Kurt Zouma ( left ) as Chelsea push for the Premier League title . 'They 're going to be there , ' he said of Jose Mourinho 's young core . 'We wo n't be any more so it is up to us to give them all they need and pass it on to the younger players as well . 'It 's important for us , the older players , to be there to support them , but at the same time it 's even more important for them to take the lead now , to feel there is no restriction from us . 'They can play , they can talk , we can debate and exchange because all we 're doing now is for the team - to be better next year , in two years and five . ' However , Drogba also pointed out the benefit of keeping older stars like John Terry around , after the Chelsea captain signed a new contract . Drogba and Petr Cech were both at the club when Jose Mourinho won his first Premier League title . John Terry ( centre ) has recently signed a new contract , and will continue to help Zouma and Cahill develop . 'It 's logical when you see the way he 's performed this year and the way the manager is happy with him , ' added Drogba . 'You can see he has the desire to carry on playing and being the best defender . It 's deserved and I 'm really happy for him . '
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