Lucio: How a free spirit they call Horse learned to harness Drogba

Published: 16 Mar 2010 - 01:31:07

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Lucio: How a free spirit they call Horse learned to harness Drogba

England fans will remember Lucio as Brazil's soft touch, who gifted Michael Owen an opener in the World Cup quarter-final eight years ago. The 6ft 2in defender horribly mis-controlled a tame ball from Emile Heskey, pushing it into Owen's path. That afternoon in Shizuoka would still cause nightmares if not for some dodgy goalkeeping by David Seaman later in the game and the glory of the trophy for Brazil nine days later. Super-sized: a tougher Lucio tackles Didier Drogba in the first leg at the San Siro Chelsea supporters know better than to bank on such generosity at Stamford Bridge. Lucio has changed. It took just a minute for the hulking centre half to lunge at Didier Drogba three weeks ago, giving away a free-kick but letting the Ivory Coast striker know who was boss in the Champions League last 16 first leg. Not so special one: Jose plays down Chelsea KO on Stamford Bridge returnMourinho circus won't distract my Chelsea stars, insists AncelottiDes Kelly: Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho IS the Real dealCHELSEA FC