Didier Drogba: How Diego Costa can win over the Chelsea fans and turn his season around

Diego Costa has struggled in front of goal this season

DIDIER DROGBA believes Diego Costa can turn his season around at Stamford Bridge by taking on board the criticism he is receiving from the Chelsea fans.

 

Costa’s future at Stamford Bridge has come under question with the striker being booed by his own fans after suffering a huge dip in form this season.

It got worse for the Spanish international in the win over Maccabi Tel Aviv on Tuesday when he was involved in a half-time row with Jose Mourinho.

And Drogba, who was also booed by his own fans during the early part of his career in England, believes Costa can win over the fans and turn his campaign around by copying him.

He told the London Evening Standard: “I wish Diego the same end result as it was for me.

 

told the London Evening Standard: “I wish Diego the same end result as it was for me.

“It took me time to adapt to English football, the intensity, the contact and the way the referees referee the game. 

"Diego saw last year that this league is very strong and competitive. Not that the Spanish league is not competitive but this league is completely different and you can lose against the team that is 16th in the table.

“Do not forget last season. You can understand that this one could be a bit more difficult. 

"He knows how to score goals and will learn how to deal with players in this league, and everything will be okay."