Guus Hiddink has praised Didier Drogba but said it would be down to Chelsea officials to determine whether the Montreal Impact striker can join his coaching staff.
Former Chelsea star Drogba sat alongside Hiddink and club owner Roman Abramovich in Saturday's 3-1 league victory over Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.
The 37-year-old continues to be linked with a role in interim Chelsea boss Hiddink's short-term setup, despite remaining contracted to the Impact in Major League Soccer.
Hiddink reiterated his admiration for Drogba but insisted the club's board would handle any extra back-room recruits.
"I worked with him five or six years ago and I was delighted to have such a professional in the squad," Hiddink said.