Didier makes the difference! Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti hails Drogba ahead of Arsenal clash

01 October 2010 11:26
Carlo Ancelotti admits Chelsea will adjust their approach with Didier Drogba set to return for Sunday's clash with Arsenal.[LNB]The Blues will welcome back Drogba for the Barclays Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge after he missed the 2-0 victory over Marseille in midweek through suspension.[LNB]Ancelotti is likely to drop Gael Kakuta to make room for Drogba, who will feature in a three-pronged attack alongside Nicolas Anelka and Florent Malouda.[LNB] Different class: Drogba's return means Chelsea will play with three up front against the Gunners[LNB]'The team is a little bit different when Didier plays because we can use his power and ability in the box,' said the Chelsea manager.[LNB]'There's a different kind of movement in front. It's better that Drogba is in the game but we can also play without him.'[LNB]Ancelotti himself will attend the showdown at Stamford Bridge despite the death of his father Giuseppe.[LNB]Drog on: The Chelsea striker has already banged in five goals this term[LNB]Giuseppe passed away in Italy on Wednesday aged 87 with Carlo at his side.[LNB]The funeral will take place tomorrow but the Blues boss plans to be at Stamford Bridge for his side's game 24 hours later.[LNB]'Everyone at Chelsea sends our deepest condolences to Carlo and his family. They are all in our thoughts at this time,' read a statement on the club's website. [LNB]Chelsea lost their last Premier League outing, a 1-0 defeat at Manchester City, so skipper John Terry was pleased with the early chance to put things right against Marseille.[LNB]'The only good thing about playing regularly is if you suffer a defeat you only have two or three days, not a whole week, to think about it and dwell on the result,' he said.[LNB]'It's important to get out there and show the fans the way we can play.[LNB]'Now it's important that we get back to winning ways in the League. Arsenal is obviously a big game.'[LNB] Chelsea consider January move for potential free Roma defender MexesThe Friday Five: Classic Arsenal v Chelsea clashes in recent historyHurt Fabregas will not be risked by Wenger for crunch Chelsea showdownCHELSEA FC

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