Didier Drogba’s UEFA ban meant Nicolas Anelka returned to the starting XI in the Champions League clash against Porto at Stamford Bridge.
Drogba was serving the first of his three-match suspension for his reaction to the defeat against Barcelona in last year’s semi-final, while Jose Bosingwa received two games.
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