Drogba picks up knock

Blues ace left battered and bruised after United win

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

Drogba picks up knock

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Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Didier Drogba sustained a slight knock against Manchester United.

The Chelsea striker helped his side to a 1-0 victory over the reigning Premier League champions on Sunday.

He proved to be a handful throughout, alongside strike partner Nicolas Anelka, helping to keep the Red Devils defence on their toes.

Drogba did come in for some rough treatment from the United backline, with one wild challenge from Jonny Evans catching him in the chest.

The Ivorian ended the crunch encounter battered and bruised, with his manager admitting that he will need some time in which to fully recover.

Odds-on favourites

"Drogba has a problem because he's struggling to move, but I hope he'll be better in the next few days," said Ancelotti.

The narrow victory at Stamford Bridge helped Chelsea to maintain their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.

They are now odds-on favourites to take the top-flight crown, but Ancelotti knows the Blues cannot allow complacency to set in if they are to ultimately emerge victorious.

"We won against Liverpool and Manchester United but we lost against Wigan and Aston Villa," said the Italian.

"Every game is the same, always three points and we have to maintain concentration against Manchester United and also other teams."