Didier Drogba was axed by Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari for Wednesday's FA Cup replay against Southend indicating his career at Stamford Bridge might effectively be over. But England midfielder Lampard wants Drogba to take heed of the warning.

''It's the manager's prerogative to leave players out,'' said Lampard.

''Every manager I've played under, and I've played under some top managers, has the right to drop someone, put them on the bench, rest them, whatever.

''Didier is a very big personality and player at this club and he will take it in the right way, I'm sure.

''Hopefully he will remain a massive part of this club because he's definitely one of (the best), if not the best, strikers in the world. You always want those sort of people around.''