Crespo ready to take centre stage against Magpies

ARGENTINA striker Hernan Crespo will get the chance to oust Didier Drogba from the main striking spot at Chelsea when he faces Newcastle at Stamford Bridge today.

Crespo, who scored for Argentina in their 3-2 defeat by England in Geneva last week, trained with the first team squad at Cobham yesterday following his return from international duty.

The striker had missed both of Chelsea’s 1-0 defeats by Real Betis in the Champions League and Manchester United in the Barclays Premiership due to a hamstring problem.