Carlo Ancelotti confident Didier Drogba can rediscover top form for Chelsea

20 December 2010 13:08
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is confident striker Didier Drogba will be back to his best when the champions resume their Premier League campaign next weekend. [LNB]Drogba has struggled for consistency and fitness this season, but showed glimpses of his best in the 1-1 draw with Tottenham last weekend, even though he missed a last-gasp penalty. [LNB]The Ivorian was denied the chance to continue his return to form when Sunday's clash with Manchester United was postponed, but Ancelotti believes the 32-year-old will be ready to fire when he faces Arsenal in a week's time. [LNB] He'll be back: Drogba is tipped to return to the top of the scoring charts[LNB]He told his club's official website: 'We need Drogba to come back to the performances he had last year and the goal against Tottenham was very good for his attitude. [LNB]'I understand he has not been in a good condition. He had difficulty to play with malaria, he was tired, he was not 100 per cent and he found it difficult to train. [LNB]'I put him in the last few games even though he was not 100 per cent because we need to have his character and his personality. [LNB]'Now his condition is better. He had a good reaction after coming on as a substitute in the last game, this is the important thing and following the goal against Tottenham he will show us a different Drogba in the next game.'[LNB] All I want for Christmas is...Sportsmail's Premier League wishlist club-by-clubSo why was Chelsea's game with United postponed 27 hours earlier? Ancelotti insists he is staying until 2012 despite fears over his futureCHELSEA FC

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