Drogba out for a month

[Jazzmaster]

Big blow for chavski. Needs an operation that will keep him sidelined for a minimum of four weeks.

[Reece]

Woot!

[Jayesh87]

FFS he could atleast delay it until they draw with Arsenal for us

[Craig_H]

My money's on him being 'injured' until the african nations cup starts, and then recovering once it's too late for him to go and join up with the ivory coast...

[jonesie]

Is it a proper month or a Manchester United month?

[spud_gun]

Hmmmmmmmmmm

He won't be 'fit' for the African nations then.

Suspicious.

[Jazzmaster]

From f365:

Didier Drogba reportedly requires a knee operation that is set to rule him out of action for at least a month.


According to The Times, 'The Ivory Coast striker had a scan yesterday that revealed degeneration in his left meniscus, which requires surgery'.


However, with Drogba due to leave Stamford Bridge next month for the African Nations Cup, it remains to be seen whether Chelski will opt to place their striker under the knife immediately or ask him to struggle on during the critical Christmas period.


'Chelsea's medical staff will speak to the player and examine his performance in training today before advising Avram Grant, the first-team coach, of the best course of action, although if Drogba is deemed not fit enough to face Sunderland on Saturday they are likely to recommend an operation as soon as possible,' reports the newspaper.


The situation is further complicated by Drogba's understandable reluctance to risk his long-term health as well as his desire to represent his country.


An operation would rule the Ivorian out of action for a minimum of five weeks, meaning it is distinctly conceivable that Drogba will not play again for Chelski until February.

[Craig_H]

I'd rather adebeyor and cristiano ronaldo were injured, than drogba.

[Nic83]

Chelsea will struggle in the nest couple of months then so. I'm still waiting for Arsenals wheels to fall off. Man UTD will no doubt be on top of the pile come the start of feb, by hook or by crook. it will be down to us to stop them. and we can.

[sonsofthedesert]

I think Arsenal are going through their bad patch now.

[Ben_Itez]

My money's on him being 'injured' until the african nations cup starts, and then recovering once it's too late for him to go and join up with the ivory coast...

Dont you just know it.

[johnp]

Hmmmmmmmmmm

He won't be 'fit' for the African nations then.

Suspicious.

But how long would he be gone for the African Nations?

[CharlieMansonsSquint]

Delighted.

He'll recover just in time to **** off for the ANC.

[Joe King]

I'm telling you, its that laser on Saturday

[Craig_H]

I'm telling you, its that laser on Saturday