Source: Daily_Mail
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba tips Cheik Tiote to become a future Premier League star at Newcastle
Chelsea's Didier Drogba has tipped Cheik Tiote to become a hero at Newcastle after coming up against his Ivory Coast team-mate in the 1-1 draw at St James' Park.[LNB]Drogba believes Magpies fans have yet to see the best of Tiote who he believes ha s abright future in the game.[LNB]Drogba, who played alongside the midfielder with the Ivory Coast at the World Cup in South Africa, even admits his fellow countryman is physically stronger than him.[LNB] Uphill battle: Cheik Tiote tangles with Didier Drogba in the clash at St James' Park[LNB] told The Chornicle: 'For the Ivory Coast he is a very important player for us as people saw in the World Cup for our national team.'I think Newcastle United supporters have only seen half of his potential so far. You have only seen half the player.[LNB]'I say that because the more he plays in the Premier League at first-team level the better he will become.'[LNB]'I think he is going to go on and be one of the strongest players in this league. I have to say that physically he is a bit stronger than me. And that means he will a lot better for it.[LNB]'Newcastle well and truly have a star player on their hands and the fans should be pleased.'[LNB] Carlo Ancelotti feels heat at Chelsea after Newcastle stalemate and Pep Guardiola talk Newcastle 1 Chelsea 1: Salomon Kalou saves blue blushes but champions still can't find a winCHELSEA FC
