Chelsea can win without Drogba and I won't buy to replace him, vows Carlo

14 December 2009 11:55
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is confident his team will cope without Didier Drogba when the Ivory Coast striker is away on African Nations Cup duty next month.[LNB]The 31-year-old bagged a brace in Saturday's disappointing 3-3 home draw with Everton in the Barclays Premier League on Saturday, but Ancelotti reckons the Blues have the firepower to manage in his absence.[LNB]'I believe Didier Drogba, at the moment, is very important for us but I believe we can win without him in January,' said the Italian.[LNB] Pray time: But Didier Drogba's absence will not be felt by Carlo Ancelotti[LNB]'I would like to say, for the last time, we will not buy anybody in January - 100 per cent.'[LNB]Chelsea have now gone four games without a win, although two of those were cup matches, but actually extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table after Manchester United's 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa.[LNB]Ancelotti threatened huge changes if they did not beat Everton but unless he does entre the transfer market next month, he may just have to plug the gaps left left by Drogba and the injured Michael Essien with squad players.[LNB] Cech reminds jeering Chelsea fans: We've beaten the big boys this seasonChelsea 3 Everton 3: Boo boys send Ancelotti back to training fieldChelsea close to huge £40m move for Argentina's Sergio AgueroWalcott insists Arsenal can win the title without crocked ace Van PersieCHELSEA FC

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