Drogba - I'm different to Rooney

Blues star unconcerned by comparisons to United ace

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Drogba - I'm different to Rooney

Drogba: Rooney 'unbelievable'

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Chelsea striker Didier Drogba insists he does not get frustrated by comparisons with Manchester United's Wayne Rooney.

The two forwards are both in excellent form this season and are battling to be the top scorer in the Premier League as their clubs fight for the title.

Debate regarding the respective strengths of Drogba and Rooney has brought back memories of the arguments surrounding the attributes of former United star Ruud van Nistelrooy and ex-Arsenal ace Thierry Henry.

However, Drogba claims he is not bothered by the topic and thinks that his Red Devils counterpart is a 'different player'.

"It does not annoy me if people compare the two of us. I do not believe there is a best player," said the Chelsea man.

"Maybe you can be the best at a certain time, but another time it will be someone else. Rooney is unbelievable, but we are different players."

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Ajeel Muzaffar (Arsenal fan) says...

I admire Wayne Rooney and i think he is the third best striker in the world. In second i think it is Torres and in first without a doubt i know is Drogba. He threatens all teams including arsenal with an amazing record of about 13 goals in 11 games. Drogba is more powerful and he is more clever. Rooney is still quite young, but if he's asked to perform well he will have to try extra hard. On the other hand if Drogba is asked to perform well he wont hesitate to do so.

Posted 16:36 16th February 2010

Al Carroll (Chelsea fan) says...

You would say that charles but Rooney is only have a great season this year, Drogba'a done it over and over and his all round game is better, best stiker in the world by a long shot!!

Posted 16:25 16th February 2010

Tom Lane (Leicester City fan) says...

As an England fan it pains me to say it, but Drogba at his best versus Rooney at his best, i think personally that Drogba would be a lot more difficult for defenders to deal with, purely down to his undoubted power & Pace.

Posted 16:11 16th February 2010

Kris Davidson (Manchester United fan) says...

rooney all the way

Posted 16:08 16th February 2010

Seb Sidnell (Chelsea fan) says...

rooney is a brilliant striker but drogba is a brilliant defender midfielder and striker

Posted 16:07 16th February 2010

Ashley Hunter (Manchester United fan) says...

man u fan but after admit drogba is amazing both amazing strikers two you would instantly put in your starting 11. i could not choose between them. would not change rooney for drogba and if i was chelsea fan i wouldnt want to swap either. but both in same team would be amazing together

Posted 16:03 16th February 2010

Hou Jintao (Yeovil Town fan) says...

rooney is the best...bla bla bla.. drogba is far better than rooney.

Posted 16:03 16th February 2010

Steve Lee (Manchester United fan) says...

Drogba is right... both are fantastic players and both are having great seasons, could you imagine the two of them playing up top together....

Posted 16:01 16th February 2010

Ryan Mc comb (Manchester United fan) says...

rooney has now established himself as world class,if man u win the premier league and make the final of champions league he will not be far of world player of the year,on drogba world class the last few years but is alot older with more experience different players but i think rooney is a all rounder were drogba just likes to stay up front and wate on the ball

Posted 15:48 16th February 2010

Tristan Proctor (Manchester United fan) says...

Rooney is the greatest striker on the planet right now hes matured and his already unbelievable skill is now shining even stronger because of that . drogba is a great player great strength and a great goal scoring record but rooney is a much better all around player and has more goals this season well done wayne TIME TO SLAUGHTER MILAN

Posted 15:48 16th February 2010

Louise Jones (Aston Villa fan) says...

I agree with Drogba, they can both have runs of form at different times, but they are different players, both amazing and you would want both in your side.

Posted 15:46 16th February 2010

James Durrin (Arsenal fan) says...

Drogba has shown more than Rooney over the years Rooney has got time on his side but at this moment in time Drogba is a better player.

Posted 15:39 16th February 2010

Matthew Drogba&rooney hater (Arsenal fan) says...

Rooney is just having the season of his life now!!! Drogba has proven himself TIME AND AGAIN....that he is quality...i dont like the both of them but for anyone to think rooney is better than drogba then they would be really or rather VERY IMMATURE!! DROGBA IS WAY BETTER THAN ROONEY...GIVE ROONEY 2 MORE SEASONS THEN maybe we can compare!!

Posted 15:33 16th February 2010

Neal H. (Chelsea fan) says...

As a Chelsea fan, I'm partial to Drogba, he can be unstoppable at times, (with or without his theatrics). I will give Rooney his due though, he's a fantastic striker. KTBFFH

Posted 15:30 16th February 2010

Matthew O'connor (Chelsea fan) says...

totally agree with Drogba. to be honest if i had to pick a dream team with a 4-4-2 formation, Drogba would be the target man and rooney would be the trequartista.

Posted 15:27 16th February 2010

Jan Carter (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...

No contest for me. Rooney all the time. He's more skillful, has much more passion and, thank goodness he's English as we're gonna need him in the World Cup.

Posted 15:19 16th February 2010

Nikhil Baskaran (Arsenal fan) says...

Robin Van persie is up there with Rooney, Drogba, Torres...its great that the premiership has four of the best strikers in the world...

Posted 15:10 16th February 2010

Amine Ben (Chelsea fan) says...

drogba is better than rooney he is stronger and faster let see who will be top scorer this year ,remember drogba score twice in african cup

Posted 15:09 16th February 2010

Charles Edward (Manchester United fan) says...

rooney i the best, drogba is good but not as rooney.

Posted 08:18 16th February 2010
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