Source: Daily_Mail
Didier Drogba injury rocks Chelsea after star striker is crocked in training
Chelsea could be without 18-goal striker Didier Drogba against Portsmouth after the Ivory Coast international hurt his back in a training ground incident. [LNB]Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti revealed that Drogba had to leave Tuesday's training session after sustaining the injury which now threatens his participation against Avram Grant's struggling south coast side. [LNB]It will be a bitter blow for the Blues if Drogba misses out as he was outstanding against Everton - scoring two goals in their 3-3 draw last Saturday. [LNB]'We had a problem this morning with Drogba,' admitted Ancelotti. 'Hetook a knock on the back and I don't know if he will be able to playtomorrow. I don't want to change a lot of players tomorrow and we willdecide on Didier tomorrow.'[LNB] Star man: Drogba (left) put in a tremendous shift against Everton[LNB] Ancelotti side's, caned for their poor defensive performance against the Toffees at the weekend, have been working on the type of set-piece situations that have caused them so much trouble this term. [LNB]All three Everton goals arrived courtesy of Chelsea's inability to defend properly from free-kicks and throw-ins. [LNB]The players were booed by a certain section of the Chelsea crowd as they left the pitch after the final whistle, but Ancelotti insists he is fine with their reaction. [LNB]'We have trained and worked on the set-pieces,' said Ancelotti. 'We have conceded some goals in these situations and we want to improve on that. [LNB]CLICK HERE FOR THE MIDWEEK TEAM NEWS IN THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE'We can do better. We had some problems after the Villa game where we conceded from set-pieces but we did well to improve after that. We have to improve our attention and concentration in these situations. [LNB]'I think the reaction of some of the fans was normal. We are top of the league and this means our fans always want to see the best. We want to do the best. When supporters pay for a ticket, he can do anything, with respect, naturally. [LNB]'To boo is not a problem. It can be a motivation for us.' [LNB]Goalkeeper Petr Cech has been the target for much of the criticism of Chelsea's poor defending, but Ancelotti continues to back the Czech Republic international. [LNB]'Everyone at the club thinks we have one of the best goalkeepers in the world,' added the Italian. 'I certainly do. [LNB] [LNB] Familiar face: Ex-Chelsea boss Grant[LNB]Current regime: Blues chief Ancelotti[LNB] 'He is a very professional player and maintains a good control when he does the right things or bad things.'[LNB]Grant will return to Stamford Bridge for the first time since he was sacked after taking the Blues to the 2008 final of the Champions League. [LNB]Chelsea lost on penalties to Manchester United in Moscow but Grant then made way for the ill-fated reign of Luiz Felipe Scolari. [LNB]'I don't know him,' said Ancelotti. 'I saw him take Chelsea to the final of the Champions League and for that I think he did a very good job in that season. [LNB]'He has arrived at Portsmouth and done a good job, so I expect a difficult game.'[LNB] Chelsea have not won in the last four games but Ancelotti is not unduly worried. [LNB]'It is very important to win,' added Ancelotti. 'We didn't win in the last four games but the team is in a good moment. I don't see a big problem. We have the mentality and the feeling to find a solution immediately. [LNB]'I was happy after the Everton game because we played with intensity but we have to find more concentration and focus at set-pieces.'[LNB] Di Santo set to stay at Blackburn as Chelsea give deal the green lightChelsea refuse to give Portsmouth more time to pay up over Johnson dealInter Milan boss Mourinho in the dock over blue tirade at Italian journalistPortsmouth problems keeps Avram Grant busy as former Chelsea boss goes back to Stamford BridgeReal target Carvalho with Van Nistelrooy offered shock swap in Chelsea dealCHELSEA FC
