Didier Drogba has admitted that it would be very difficult for
Chelsea to lose Jose Mourinho.
Speculation is mounting that Mourinho will decide to walk away from
Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.
Drogba insists he is in the dark over Mourinho's intentions, but
concedes that he fears the worst.
"Jose has built a culture that has become Chelsea's," Drogba told
The Sun.
"We're in love with his style of coaching and the confidence he has
infused into the team.
"Losing him will be extremely painful and an unfortunate departure
for the players. It's not easy losing a good friend.
"I don't know if it will happen - but if it's true, it is very
sad.
"Stories keep cropping up everywhere but, hopefully, he will
stay."
Chelsea have struggled on the pitch in recent weeks and are
currently six points adrift of Premiership leaders Manchester
United.
And Drogba maintains that the players are concentrating on their
football rather than rumours about Mourinho.
"We just have to focus on our games - especially during this
testing period with injuries, suspension and other setbacks," he
explained.
"We're not really talking about who could be leaving the
club.
"I just hope these people give us and the boss a break about this
sack talk because it's not good for the team."