Drogba is proving why he is a Special One, says Mourinho


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 29 Oct 2014

Chelsea's Didier Drogba celebrates after scoring during their English Premier League soccer match against Manchester United at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England October 26, 2014. REUTERS/Phil Noble

LONDON (Reuters) - Some Chelsea fans thought manager Jose Mourinho had taken leave of his senses when he decided to bring the ageing Didier Drogba back to the club in the close season.

There was a feeling that the 36-year-old Ivorian was well past his best and that returning to Stamford Bridge might tarnish the legacy he left after a dazzling first spell with the Londoners.

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