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I don’t recognise my club Chelsea, Drogba laments

Posted : 20 April 2023
Didier Drogba, a former team striker, claimed that he did not "recognise the club" in comparison to his time playing at Stamford Bridge following Chelsea's losing streak in the current season and its elimination from the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. 

Under the previous owner Roman Abramovich, who took over the Blues in 2003 and provided them with considerable financial support, Drogba won 12 major awards between 2004 and 2012. 

After being penalized by the UK government for alleged ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the 56-year-old was compelled to sell the club last year. 

“It is not the same club anymore,” Drogba said. 

“I don’t recognise my club. There is a new owner and a new vision. 

“We try to compare with what was done under the Abramovich era, where there were many acquisitions of players, but the choices were very intelligent. 

“I think they certainly lack charismatic players and leaders. It needs players who take responsibility.”  

“Under Abramovich, 90% of the players coming in needed to perform straight away. And if you don’t, you are out. 

“Now there is a group of players who arrived in January, except perhaps Enzo (Fernandez) and Joao Felix, that look like they are more for the future. 

“The future is what, next year? Two years? Chelsea fans are not used to waiting.” 

“People will make a lot out of this season for Chelsea because we’ve had so much success. The reality is that this club is going to be back.” 

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