Micah Richards has been speaking on the Rest is Football podcast, where he name checked Didier Drogba as the most “annoying” footballer he’s played against, in terms of frustrating him as a defender.
Another Chelsea man from that period, Arjen Robben, got a name check, but in the end Richards had to go for Drogba, and he explained why:
“I have to say Drogba. I have to say Drogba because he was so strong, he was so aggressive. You touch him, and he goes down too easily and I always tell him when I see him. And he’s like, ‘That’s the game. I’m playing the game.’
“He used to buy the fouls, get his big arms up and then he would just like wink at me and say, ‘I got you this time.’ So I would have to say Drogba.”
We can totally see why it would be annoying for a defender. You can’t get too tight, but you can’t leave him any space either.
Drogba was never a consistent player, and he could be quiet for long periods of a game or even parts of a season. But when he needed to be on it, you just knew he would deliver, and one could sense the fear of the defenders in a way that we’ve rarely experienced from a Chelsea player. Robben and Eden Hazard you could at least foul – Drogba, you might just end up bouncing off, and then you’re in real trouble.
Boniface or Gimenez cheaper version of osimhen and Toney . Chelsea FC should strengthen their Central Midfield plus get some academy to take over from injuries and suspension . Chelsea FC has a squad that can deliver winning games. But if the manager keep choosing his fav all the time , the results will not good . He needs to refresh his player’s. Mudryk can be good if he start with Palmer in the wing to boost his confidence and learn to play his strength. But if his always a subs no progress . Maatsen if this young man start playing regular game he could be the answer in left side of midfield or LB . The problem is when theirs a new manager come in he has always has his own fav players to play . He forgot others are more better than his fav. Hope Lavia and NKunKu with badiashile should start playing . Chelsea FC fullback are prone to injury. RB one injured and suspended . Lb injure every season. One unpredictable. Hope they will stabilise the entire team . Quick passing and movement will be the key to win . Defence communication and help to track back will make the team win too . They’re lazy player’s don’t track back . It’s time to win the games . Give chance to young players to showcase their ability and gain confidence experience . Good luck and hope for best result against good team .