Didier Drogba

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Marginally better??

Costa is a top-class striker which we didn't have last season, whilst Drogba is still a very good box presence.

We're much better in the striking department.

Costa is a massive upgrade but I'm not sold on how much of an impact Drogba will be. Plus José seems set on playing Torres out wide based on what we've seen so far this pre-season.

[Atlas Lion 1,223]

Not sure if this has already been posted.

This is a fantastic photo.... shows how well the new signings have settled in.

Good job all around !

It's good to see them blending in aswell, rather seeing the brazilians hanging with the brazilians and the Spanish with the Spanish. We have a very diverse group and it's always a warm feeling when you see them mingle with one another as if they've been friends for years. Great way to build chemistry.

[Alee. 182]

If he's out for 4-6 months that means we NEED to buy another striker. Might not be a bad thing if we end up buying a younger more durable striker. Drogba can still work with the team and keep the mood up and then be our impact player at the end of the season.

[The Chels 2,502]

[Magic Lamps 11,668]

Why couldn't Torres be the one to pick up an injury....ah yes he does not even make enough effort to get in danger of injuring himself.

[Ollie 4,400]

Gutted he's out tomorrow. I was so looking forward to him coming back to the Bridge in a no pressure game. Also i'm going and was desperate to see him again.

[Diego 433]

strange - http://www.marca.com/2014/08/11/futbol/futbol_internacional/premier_league/1407751576.html (sorry if already posted)

Edit- just seen it on previous page, my bad

[zolayes 14,489]

strange - http://www.marca.com/2014/08/11/futbol/futbol_internacional/premier_league/1407751576.html (sorry if already posted)

Edit- just seen it on previous page, my bad

marca are the Spanish Metro

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Gutted he's out tomorrow. I was so looking forward to him coming back to the Bridge in a no pressure game. Also i'm going and was desperate to see him again.

I read that Jose has asked the fans to come early to the bridge because the players will be out before the match for the fans to greet them. Maybe you'll get to see him after all.

[Stingray 9,441]

Marginally better??

Costa is a top-class striker which we didn't have last season, whilst Drogba is still a very good box presence.

We're much better in the striking department.

Yes, but if a calamity hits, Torres' presence does Jack shit.

[iseah100 5,612]

Really hoping we get Chicharito. He'd be a great signing.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

Okay that's all the warning I need. We need to sign another striker, preferably one who can play the wing... Remy makes the most sense.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Really hoping we get Chicharito. He'd be a great signing.

He checks all the boxes for being an impact sub.

[lito 180]

Telegraph :

Didier Drogba's injury not as bad as feared as striker could make Chelsea's Premier League opener at Burnley

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

Shit if this happens, I don't know what to say... http://www.marca.com/2014/08/11/en/football/international_football/1407758128.html

Must sign Cavani if this is the case or at the very least a capable backup like Bony/Remy(although Remy failed a medical here before apparently)

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Rumour that Rihanna wants to buy english club and Didier Drogba (who is apparently good friend with her) advised her to invest in Liverpool...not sure how true that is, but I though its funny and posted it here.

[Korea 734]

Should of went for both of the swansea cfs before they went to swansea...

Gomis and Bony.

I would be content with any of the three being gomis/bony/remy.

I wonder how much damaio is value at right now.

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

Costa is a massive upgrade but I'm not sold on how much of an impact Drogba will be. Plus José seems set on playing Torres out wide based on what we've seen so far this pre-season.

I agree with that. Is Drogba going to be any better than Ba was last year? Personally, I would take Ba. The real improvement is the most important one and that's getting a legit #1 striker for the first time in about 5 years.