Chelsea icon Didier Drogba insists Diego Costa is no diver.

Costa has come under heavy criticism for his aggressive nature in games and he's already picked up seven yellow cards this term.

Drogba feels he is earning an unfair reputation and that his talents as a footballer are being wrongly forgotten.

"A bit like with me, people forget that technically he's gifted," he said. "He can play good football.

"I think it's a bit unfair to say he is a physical player. I think his technique is great and he can score fantastic goals. He is a complete striker."