Boost for Marseille as Drogba wins fitness battle to play in UEFA Cup final

DIDIER DROGBA has been passed fit for Marseille’s UEFA Cup final against Valencia in Gothenburg tonight.

Drogba, who has 11 goals in Europe this season, faced a fitness battle after sustaining a hip injury in a French League match against Monaco nine days ago. Despite the player raising doubts about his own fitness, Marseille coach Jose Anigo yesterday said Drogba would play in the Ullevi Stadium.

Anigo said: “Didier is 100% fit and he will be playing in the final. It took us some time to get him back on his feet but now everything is fine.