Drogba: Best is still to come

25 August 2009 16:37
Striker Didier Drogba insists Chelsea will be even harder to stop as the season progresses. The Blues have started the campaign with three successive wins under new coach Carlo Ancelotti's diamond and 'Christmas tree' formations. But Ivory Coast international Drogba believes the Blues have not even found their top gear yet. "The team is still improving, but we are not there yet," said Drogba. "The good thing is we are winning at the moment and in the next weeks I hope we will get even better." Chelsea already have a three-point lead over Manchester United and Arsenal, the latter having played a game less, while Liverpool trail by six. "We are starting to play the way the manager wants, even if he is still saying we can improve and we do have to improve," added Drogba. "It is nice to win the games when you start like this and better for you to work during the week because you have a smile. "There are a lot of teams involved at the top of league at the moment but this is just the start. The picture will be better in two months and we will really see what is going to happen during the season." Chelsea's victory over Fulham on Sunday was their first clean sheet of the season, but in their opening two games they conceded a goal first before fighting back to take all three points. The 31-year-old Ivory Coast international is also happy with the 'Christmas Tree' formation utilised by Ancelotti away from home. "Maybe the way we start the game is too slow and we need time to come into the game," added Drogba. "The opposition don't want to lose the game so they fight. They are doing everything to defend. It's difficult for us, but we are okay with it. "But I'm really happy. It's important for me that I feel fresh and thankfully I had no injuries in pre-season. I wanted to start the same way I finished last season."

Source: Eurosport