Drogba lauds work ethic

Ivorian striker claims team spirit will carry Blues to the title

By Chris Burton   Last updated: 9th September 2009   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Drogba lauds work ethic

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Chelsea striker Didier Drogba feels his unselfish attitude does not receive the credit it deserves.

The Ivorian hit-man is widely regarded as one of the most potent forwards in world football, with his power and pace generally regarded as his more notable attributes.

It is, however, his work off the ball that perhaps goes unnoticed at times.

Drogba claims his tireless running sets him aside from most of his contemporaries and insists it is this work ethic, which is shared throughout the Chelsea camp, which will help the Blues to the Premier League title this term.

"I often sacrifice myself for the good of the team," Drogba declared.

"I don't look at my scoring statistics. Have you ever seen any other great striker do as much defending as I do?

"We are very confident, and relaxed as well. Our team is solid and physically very strong.

"(Manager) Carlo Ancelotti is highly respected here, and the players regard him as one of us.

"That's why I consider the spirit within the camp to be really good."