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Drogba set for reserve run-out

Mon 01 Sep, 02:15 PM


Chelsea striker Didier Drogba will make his eagerly-awaited return to action on Monday night for the Blues second string.The Ivory Coast international has not featured for the Blues since being dismissed late on in the Champions League final against Manchester United in May.

He has been forced to sit out Chelsea's pre-season preparations and the opening three fixtures of the Premier League as he recovered from knee surgery.

Reports had suggested that he would remain sidelined until October, but the 30-year-old is running ahead of schedule.

He has completed a full week of training with the first team squad and will be eased back into action during a reserve contest with Arsenal at Barnet's Underhill Stadium.

Drogba will bring an experienced head to a young Chelsea team which contains seven members of the side which contested the FA Cup final against Manchester City last season.

Luiz Felipe Scolari will be hoping to have his most potent attacking threat back in contention in the near future as the Brazilian coach looks to build on an impressive start which sees the Blues top the Premier League, while also preparing for the commencement of European action.

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  1. welcome brave didier,we miss hope that u u will take us to lead

    From mamer, on Fri 5 Sep 2:29PM

  2. up bleus...... i knw with the return of drogba, chelsea striking force will be sronger than any oher teams.... this season is our. one love bleus..... frm adewumi, port harcourt

    From wumy o, on Fri 5 Sep 11:38AM

  3. up bleus...... i knw with the return of drogba, chelsea striking force will be sronger than any oher teams.... this season is our. one love bleus.....

    From wumy o, on Fri 5 Sep 11:36AM

  4. up blues......now that u are back will believe u will win the highest goal scorer this season,u r my best player in d world......see u on top.,gramon,nigeria

    From monday, on Wed 3 Sep 5:45PM

  5. didier,you sure is needed in the attacking squad.run up man and take the barton.you've got work to do this season..........cos its ours.1luv.

    tolugbemi
    naija.

    From Tolu A, on Tue 2 Sep 7:32PM

  6. hi didier drogba,

    Be strong with God in u, u can take us to success this year. We love u so much. always remember that u are one of the best players in the world.

    u are born to win. I love u

    Prince Chike from Nigeria

    From OZUWOLU 1 OF MALAYSIA, on Tue 2 Sep 6:24PM

  7. that is good,keep the good work up drogba, cause u could be one of the key players to chelsea success this year.

    From saadkidwai@..., on Tue 2 Sep 5:26PM

  8. Keep up drogba. we surely miss you in the first team and quick recovery is our greatest prayer. God bless. Masinza Stanslaus, Nairobi, Kenya

    From masinzas, on Tue 2 Sep 8:54AM

  9. yes bruv chelsea all daii evriiday brap

    From hadjer, on Mon 1 Sep 5:02PM

  10. that is good, we holds the key to this season trophy.

    From tm, on Mon 1 Sep 3:17PM
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