Roberto Di Matteo today insisted there was no need to “have a word” with Didier Drogba about his antics in Chelsea’s Champions League win over Barcelona.
Caretaker Blues boss Di Matteo revealed Drogba picked up a genuine injury in Wednesday night’s semi-final first leg that has left him in a race against time to be fit for Tuesday’s return match.
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