Source: Daily_Mail
Drogba declares himself fit for Chelsea but admits: I'm not back to my best yet
Didier Drogba has given Chelsea a boost ahead of tomorrow's Barclays Premier League clash with Tottenham after declaring himself fit for the trip to White Hart Lane but admits he is not yet back to his best.
The Ivorian striker collected a knock on his knee in the 1-0 win over Manchester City last Sunday but has shaken off the injury and returned to training. Drogba has returned to something like his old form following Guss Hiddink's arrival as coach last month after a difficult season which has seen him dogged by injuries.
But the 30-year-old admits he is not yet reached top form despite scoring four goals in his last six games.'The last 12 months were really bad because I had different emotions,'admitted Drogba. "I had hard times with the knee injury and then cameback and got another injury.
'When you are injured for long periods, it is difficult sometimes tocome back to your level in a few weeks. It takes time but I just neededto play and that wasn't the case - but that is football.
'I am in good form at the moment. Back to my best? I don't think so butmaybe not far. I really feel good and I really enjoy being on the pitchand playing.
'When you are out for a while and this is what you do best, it is difficult to be out. Now, every moment I spend on the pitch, I try to enjoy and to give everything because I know maybe tomorrow I can get an injury and be out again for a while."
Drogba's return from injury was further complicated by suspension and a personality clash with former coach Luiz Felipe Scolari.
It culminated in a dreadful performance against Manchester United in January that prompted Scolari to axe the Ivorian from the squad.
Scolari was eventually sacked and Hiddink appointed as temporary coach until the summer but Drogba remains adamant a lack of full fitness was the reason for his poor form.
'Nobody can complain about my commitment," added Drogba. "Players are different; it is like the five fingers on the hand - all different but they shine in different ways.
'I don't have any problem for another player to be more popular than me. I am not looking for this. I just try to have a great life, enjoy what I am doing and make people around me happy.'
Drogba has rediscovered his goal touch under Hiddink and his own upturn in form has been matched by a rejuvenated spirit within the dressing room.
'Team spirit has always been good but, when you lose, it is difficult for people to get a smile on their face,' said Drogba. 'When you win it makes things easier and everybody is more relaxed and comfortable.'
