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Drogba fires form warning

20 Mar 2009 - 08:54:15

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Chelsea striker Didier Drogba claims he is almost back to his best following a season which has, by his own admission, been below-par.

The Ivory Coast international has appeared to be back on song under Guus Hiddink after scoring four goals in seven games since the interim manager arrived at Stamford Bridge.

Drogba picked up a fresh knee injury during last weekend's 1-0 win at Manchester City, but the striker has declared himself both fit to face Spurs on Saturday and determined to recapture his very best form.

"The last 12 months were really bad because I had different emotions," admitted Drogba.

"I had hard times with the knee injury and then came back and got another injury.

"When you are injured for long periods, it is difficult sometimes to come back to your level in a few weeks. It takes time but I just needed to play and that wasn't the case. But that is football.

"I think I am in good form at the moment. Back to my best? I don't think so but maybe not far. I really feel good and I really enjoy being on the pitch and 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."