Chelsea ace Didier Drogba has urged strike partner Andrei
Shevchenko to become more of a team player, if he wants to be a
success.
Shevchenko has struggled to live up to expectations this season and
he has been in and out of the team recently.
Drogba believes the pressure placed on Shevchenko following his
£30million switch from Milan last summer has not helped the
Ukrainian, as he is only focused on scoring goals rather than
forging a partnership in attack.
"On Shevchenko's side, I don't really sense the desire to
collaborate," Drogba told The Sun.
"I think that as a big signing, he believes he is obliged to
justify his transfer fee with goals at any cost. I love to share
but when I give, I appreciate it when I get something back.
"That's what happened with Hernan Crespo. But let's say it is a
little different this season.
"That is a real pity because everyone would have something to gain
if we really worked together. I have tried to understand his
position and get an explanation.
"We know we are not rivals because, unlike in the past years, there
is room for two in attack this season.
"I understand it is a really difficult situation for him to handle.
But you have to think of the team first."
Meanwhile, Drogba has backed Jose Mourinho in his desire to bring
in new players in this month's transfer window.
Mourinho has been at loggerheads with the club's board over their
failure to support his transfer plans, with the Portuguese
tactician keen to bring in a new defender to ease his side's injury
problems.
However, Chelsea so far have failed to make funds available to
bring in a new player.
Drogba supports Mourinho's stance and insists all the players at
the club are behind their manager.
"Let's get one thing clear, when Mourinho says we need new players
to help us achieve our ambitions, he is talking on behalf of the
whole group," added Drogba.
"All the players here feel the same way as Jose."