Celtic's Moussa Dembele can be next Drogba - Rodgers

Dembele, 20, starred in the Champions League on Wednesday, scoring twice in his side's 3-3 draw against Manchester City.

Rodgers lauded the Frenchman and believes the forward is capable of matching Drogba, who won four Premier Leagues and a Champions League with Chelsea.

"There's no doubt about it. I worked with Didier at Chelsea and I think Moussa is of that ilk," Rodgers told UK newspapers.

"Didier came into Chelsea at 24 or something like that. This boy's just turned 20. He's still a baby.

"But he's tough. You cans see on nights such as Wednesday that he is a big reference for 
the team."

Dembele has enjoyed a prolific start to the campaign, scoring 12 goals in 16 appearances in all competitions.

Rodgers likes what he has seen from the former Fulham man, particularly in key matches.

"What I see in Moussa is that he's a big-game player. He really comes alive in the big games," he said.

"He has a belief. I think he said he wanted to be the world's best player when he came in and so we shall see. He is making nice strides, isn't he?

"There is still a way to go for him. I think he is a boy who can get to the top but there are some things to work upon yet."