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Drogba and Co must toe the line



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Posted Thursday, June 23, 2011 by The Sun

Drogba and Co must toe the line
"If he's going to be given time, I'm not worried about his lack of experience at all.

"He knows what he's getting himself into and he's had a magnificent season with Porto, so the experience bit is not a big issue.

"The comparison will add to the pressure on his shoulders but it's up to him to put that to bed straight away — and I know he's not the same person as Mourinho.

"Yes, he is only 33, but I think we should look at him just as a man on his own. He is a different manager, a different individual, so just give him a chance to succeed."

Villas-Boas will be fully aware of the need to make major alterations to the squad he inherits from predecessor Carlo Ancelotti, who was axed after failing to win a trophy last season.

The Blues have already had a £22million bid for Luka Modric rejected by Tottenham but Hasselbaink believes it is only a matter of time before Harry Redknapp gives in and lets his star midfielder move across London.

Former Boavista hitman Hasselbaink added: "Several players need to arrive and some players need to go because Chelsea need younger blood.

"The team needs refreshing and Modric will be a great asset. Chelsea need more creativity in midfield and he is a player who can provide that."

While Hasselbaink expects Abramovich to splash the cash once again this summer, he fears the new arrivals may be bad news for the likes of Daniel Sturridge.

The England Under-21 striker starred for Bolton during a loan spell last term and is keen to establish himself as a regular at the Bridge.

But Hasselbaink admits the former Manchester City man may have to look elsewhere for first-team football.

He said: "Sturridge is in a very difficult position as he knows that new players are going to come in and they will be expensive signings.

"They will have to play because they will not be cheap, so he knows he will have to wait for his chance.

"Sometimes that might not come so he has to decide whether to go to a club where he's going to be the main person and make his name, or wait for his opportunity at Chelsea."

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was speaking at a coaching session in Middlesbrough for young children under Home Team Heroes, a £2million community initiative which will run throughout npower's three-year sponsorship of the Football League.

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