Drogba, 40, announced his retirement from professional football 20-years on since making his first-team debut for Le Mans back in 1998.
And throughout his illustrious career, in which he forged a reputation as one one of Africa's finest strikers in Premier League history over two separate spells at Chelsea - Drogba has now advocated his former Blues manager.
Mourinho has come under major scrutiny for his spell at Manchester United, as he struggles to create a side who can challenge for the Premier League title.
But Drogba feels the media criticism is unwarranted, as the unique circumstances he finds himself in - has not set a foundation for success.
"You get criticism because you set a standard of winning, winning and winning and now you're not winning or having the same results.
"He is still there. You have to look at all the managers who were at Manchester United the last few years. Being manager after Sir Alex Ferguson is not easy and the finances that they had then are not the same as what they have now.
"People only pay attention to the best and he’s one of the best and that's why he gets all of this. I think he’s taking the challenge, because it’s a big challenge and if people criticise you then how can you enjoy it? It’s tough. After all, he’s human.
"He's trying to change his approach and that’s what the best managers do and when things are not working you try to change it."