Anelka bids to have Drogba link-up wish granted

CHELSEA striker Nicolas Anelka has made an impassioned plea to coach Avram Grant to pick him alongside Didier Drogba in a forward partnership.

The French striker, who moved to Chelsea in January, has yet to partner Drogba in attack, but has now spoken out and is convinced that the pair can bring out the best in each other.

“I think that we could be very strong together,” said Anelka. “We’re already very strong, of course, but we could form a good partnership and a good attack. Didier is very athletic, very physical, very good in the air and understands the English game perfectly.