Didier Drogba

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Drogba made the switch to the Barclays Premiership from Marseille in July 2004 for a reported £24million. He has built up a fearsome reputation across Europe with a string of impressive performances. He has pace, touch and power and is fast becoming one of the finest forwards in the game. The Ivory Coast international signed a four-year contract extension at Stamford Bridge in November 2006.

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Didier Drogba has given his blessing for Chelsea to launch a potential summer swoop on Liverpool for Fernando Torres. Torres has been linked with a £40million move to Stamford Bridge following the end of a disappointing season for the cash-strapped Anfield club. The Spain striker would join Drogba and Nicolas Anelka in a star-studded Blues squad next season and the Ivory Coast striker has... [more»]

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is hoping to celebrate a double of his own on Sunday after setting his sights on winning the award for the Premier League's leading scorer. Drogba is hoping the Blues will be crowned champions at the expense of Manchester United with victory over Wigan Athletic at Stamford Bridge in Sunday's final round of games. Meanwhile, the Ivory Coast striker is also keen to... [more»]

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has demanded total focus on the Premier League title race despite Saturday's FA Cup semi-final success over Aston Villa. The cup holders secured a routine return to Wembley to face either Portsmouth or Tottenham in May's showpiece after second-half goals from Didier Drogba, Florent Malouda and Frank Lampard wrapped up a 3-0 victory. But speaking at full-time,... [more»]

Chelsea head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that striker Didier Drogba has been carrying a groin injury for some time and may yet need surgery at the end of the season. The 32-year-old Ivory Coast international sat out last weekend's 7-1 drubbing of Aston Villa, but is expected to return for the crunch clash with Manchester United on Saturday. Ancelotti told reporters: "Drogba has been... [more»]

Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted Didier Drogba has recovered from a minor knee injury and he is expected to start against Manchester United in their crucial Premier League clash on Saturday. The Ivory Coast international was rested for their 7-1 hammering of Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge last weekend, but he has made a significant improvement from his knock and is expected to be... [more»]