Drogba return delights Ballack

MICHAEL BALLACK has warned Chelsea’s Premier League title rivals that Didier Drogba will give his side an added dimension to help them recapture their home form heading into the crucial Christmas period.

Drogba was injured at the start of the season and spent the last three domestic matches suspended for throwing a coin at Burnley fans — but he is raring to go and scored against CFR Cluj last night to send Chelsea through to the Champions League knockout stages.

“He’s a big, big quality player to have back — because you see, especially at home, teams are very defensive against us and close up the middle,” said Germany midfielder Ballack.