Chelsea legend Drogba confirms retirement at 40
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has confirmed he is retiring from football at the age of 40.
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has confirmed he is retiring from football at the age of 40.
Dani Alves claims to have turned down Chelsea and Manchester City previously, but is still keen to play in the Premier League.
Maurizio Sarri set a record but was frustrated as Everton held his Chelsea side to a 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.
Olivier Giroud’s first goal under Maurizio Sarri sealed Chelsea’s progression to the Europa League knockout rounds with a 1-0 win at BATE on Thursday.
Eden Hazard will play at most 50 minutes of Chelsea’s Europa League match at BATE, but Alvaro Morata and Cesc Fabregas have not travelled with the squad.
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has conceded he even blamed the rain for missed chances during his lacklustre period in front of goal.
Maurizio Sarri remains unsure of whether Chelsea are serious contenders for the Premier League title despite his team moving up to second in the table.
Alvaro Morata continued his strong recent form with a brace as Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Sunday.
Arsenal head coach Unai Emery believes his team showed they have closed the gap to the Premier League’s best with their 1-1 draw against Liverpool.
Eden Hazard is ready to play some part for Chelsea this weekend after missing their last three matches with a back injury.