Didier Drogba

[zolayes 14,489]

Unsurprisingly, I've so far seen nothing to suggest that he's good enough back-up to Costa. He and Torres are simply not good enough to be second choice. I seriously hope our board have eyes. He's also 36 and as we saw, more likely to pick up injuries. Torres is also a very serious injury risk as we saw last season.

today he was no better than Torres

[Milan 17,835]

The injury might be some blessing in disguise. Jose and the board might realize something and go for another striker. It depends on how serious it is.

[termninja 5,290]

Damn injuries... I really hope we bring in a secure backup striker, injury to Costa and we can pretty much say goodbye to the PL...

I hope big D is going to be fine, but if he's gonna be sidelined for some time, then I'd expect us to bring in another striker.

[didierforever 7,349]

What's the update on his injury?

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

I never doubt his quality and commitment, but yes have to admit, his physical condition might have much worse since the last time he was here. Hope Jose take this into account, whether we have to buy another backup striker.

[Parky 739]

Its ok we have Torres..

[gary gordon 1,777]

Edit. It was some Nigerian website.

[xPetrCechx 13,548]

So?

[Special Juan 27,104]

If this is serious then there is a problem, a real problem.

[Daniel1980 1,425]

If this is serious then there is a problem, a real problem.

On the contrary. It increases the chances of us getting a decent second striker. There's still time.

[Special Juan 27,104]

On the contrary. It increases the chances of us getting a decent second striker. There's still time.

But the problem being is it means Torres is staying

[Daniel1980 1,425]

But the problem being is it means Torres is staying

Torres is staying anyway. I stopped hoping that he'd leave. But if Drogba really is injured, we might actually get a good substitute striker for Costa, which we desperately need. With all due respect to Drogba, he's no longer good enough or young enough to be our main striker if Costa gets injured/suspended/has a run of poor form.

[DH1988 1,199]

Last 15 minute player at the moment, looks really really really off the pace.

[xPetrCechx 13,548]

2 weeks out.

[bethos1 802]

2 weeks out.

You sure? I read 4-6 months somewhere.

[Jype 6,398]

Marca are saying 4-6 months, take that with a pinch of salt for now but gutted if true.

If he really is out for most of the season we'll definitely have to go after another striker now.

[Special Juan 27,104]

Mmm just have wait and see what Jose says about it. If so, get into the market and get someone quick sharp.

[bethos1 802]

We'll have to get another striker if it's true, don't know who we should get though. It's not like there are loads of good strikers available.