Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba says he would have loved to play for Antonio Conte during his career.
Drogba scored 164 goals in 381 appearances for the west Londoners and is regarded as a club legend, having netted the winning penalty against Bayern Munich in the 2012 Champions League final.
The 39-year-old, who recently joined US side Phoenix Rising as a player and co-owner, thrived at Stamford Bridge under the guidance of Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti and Guus Hiddink.
But the Ivorian is adamant he would also have cherished an opportunity to work alongside Conte in west London.
"I would have loved [to play for Conte]. I think I would have scored a few goals," Drogba told Soccer AM.
"The way the team is playing everything is set up for the strikers.
"I've spoken to him many times and played against him when he was at Juventus."
Conte has made an immediate impact since taking charge at Chelsea last summer and has guided the club to the brink of their fifth Premier League title.
Chelsea are four points clear at the top of the table with six games left to play and Drogba has been impressed with the Italian's coach work.
Drogba added: "What a team - character, attitude, desire to win games and hard work.
"He's really doing a good job there."
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