This player has been hideously underrated over the years. Although I wouldn't class him any more as one of the top 10 players in the world, I still feel he has a lot to offer Chelsea.
Last year wasn't great for him, especially in goals, however he contributed massively in goals and chance creation.
The media and public always describe Drogba as a big strong centre forward, but he has so much more to his game then just that! His skill is sublime, although he isn't any Ronaldo, he certainly has more trickery and flair than Rooney!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6q6bcgj4Qw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i__DbmI4CI8
His passing is good as well, he managed 20+ assists last season all competitions. I have always believed there was so much more to Drogba than just goals, he has been one of Chelsea's best play makers in the last 8 years! His ability to hold up the play and allow Frank to get into the box just in time is amazing, for me he is the best hold up player in the world. It could be a contributor for why Lampard is struggling now, there is nobody holding the ball up for him.
Obviously I feel Drogba has to step to the side, and I feel that now is the right time. But I really hope he signs a new contract and stays for Chelsea for at least another 1-2 years, because maybe that way Lukaku could learn some of his technique.
Drogba
posted on 12/9/11
In 2009/10 he was at his best and was the best striker in the world
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7Skdn0JBKM&feature=channel_video_title
posted on 12/9/11
comment by TheStrettyEnd - He Tracks Back My Lord - The D... (U3123) posted 2 hours, 34 minutes ago
Just a shame the British media are more concerned witht hat classless, shameless mercenary at united
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Well that might be due to the fact drogbas done nothing of note this season, as people say his best days are behind him and rooneys scored 8 in four, dont see why the press would be talking about him tbh.
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Even in 09/10 when Drogba scored nearly 10 more goals than Rooney despite taking near enough 10 less penalties, Rooney still got player of the year
posted on 12/9/11
He scored 3 more goals in 09/10..
Thats not nearly ten, just so you know.
And whats that got to do with the here and now. Why would the press be talking about drogba atm?
posted on 12/9/11
"He scored 3 more goals in 09/10.."
Ok my bad but remember Drogba was away at ACON for a month and was not first choice pen taker, Rooney did not have either obstacle.
Yes i accept Rooney is better right this second but even when Drogba is on top form he has quite frequently got overlooked.
posted on 12/9/11
Hold on just two shakes of a ducks tale here. Apart from 07 and 10 where he scored 30 plus, drogbas only scored more than fifteen goals another 2 times.
I appreciate what a good player he is. But lets not get silly here. His record is good, but he hasnt exactly been henry has he?
posted on 12/9/11
When did i say that? but the fact in 2010 he got to 37 goals with only one of them being penalties and he was out for a month at the ACON, has any one got to that haul in a season with similar obstacles?
Im aware that Henry, Ronaldo, Messi and the rest are in top form more consistently and are better but when Drogba is RIGHT on top off his game he is not as far behind them as people like to make out
posted on 12/9/11
Agreed with tommy99, the 09/10 season he wasn't far behind messi and Ronaldo, yet the Brittish media made out that Rooney was the best player in the league...
When actually during that season Drogba scored more goals in less games, assisted more, and scored general better goals.
Drogba's record might have been better if he didn't have a constant struggle with knee injuries, both his 07/08 and his 08/09 were ruined by injury problems and unrest.
posted on 12/9/11
Im aware that Henry, Ronaldo, Messi and the rest are in top form more consistently and are better but when Drogba is RIGHT on top off his game he is not as far behind them as people like to make out
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Well the same can said of rooney. Look at his last two games for christ sake.
With that in mind what seperates those 3 and the other 2 is the fact that by and large they are/were on top of their game 9 weeks out of ten.
Drogba, save for two seasons, same with rooney btw, hasnt been..
posted on 12/9/11
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When both are on top form, Drogba is a better player than Rooney.
posted on 12/9/11
I highly disagree with that.
Rooney has outscored him all but 2 seasons. And usually racks up about 10 - 15 assists.
Rooneys passing and the defensive side of his game also far beat drogba's.
Not sure anyone's got any credible evidence to support such a claim.
Especially as rooneys just about at an age where drogba was getting noticed.