Didier Drogba, a Chelsea star, spoke candidly and passionately about his team last week as things at Chelsea continued to look bleak.
Even though Frank Leboeuf, a former Chelsea captain, doesn't necessarily agree with the comments or would ever say that about Chelsea himself, the majority of Chelsea supporters at least comprehend where he is coming from and what he is saying in response to his remarks.
And he has detailed all of this and much more in his most recent, in-depth, exclusive Chelsea essay for this week's Si & Dan Talk Chelsea.
Let's review the remarks made by Drogba before seeing what Frank had to say about it all. He declared, "During the [Roman] Abramovich era, I knew this club with a certain class, but now I feel it lacking. I find it very difficult to understand how they got rid of particular individuals.
"A new owner and a new vision have been adopted. Naturally, we attempt to contrast it with what occurred during the Abramovich era, when numerous players were added, but the choices made were quite wise.
bringing in players like Malouda, Drogba, Crespo, Essien, Shevchenko, and Cech. To obtain titles, it was done. They are players with specific backgrounds. We now employ a different strategy and wager on youthful players. However, managing a team with more than 30 players is challenging.
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Let's review the remarks made by Drogba before seeing what Frank had to say about it all. He declared, "During the [Roman] Abramovich era, I knew this club with a certain class, but now I feel it lacking. I find it very difficult to understand how they got rid of particular individuals.
"A new owner and a new vision have been adopted. Naturally, we attempt to contrast it with what occurred during the Abramovich era, when numerous players were added, but the choices made were quite wise.
bringing in players like Malouda, Drogba, Crespo, Essien, Shevchenko, and Cech. To obtain titles, it was done. They are players with specific backgrounds. We now employ a different strategy and wager on youthful players. However, managing a team with more than 30 players is challenging.
They ought to return to their original beliefs and values. My club is no longer recognizable.
Frank expresses that this is not something he would say about Chelsea and provides a very good explanation as to why. He surely did not disagree in the strictest sense.
I would never say that personally because Chelsea is my club, the man responded. For me, the board does not represent the club; rather, the club is owned by its supporters and is represented by its fans. They are aware of its past.
Because Chelsea is Chelsea and owners come and go, I wouldn't argue that he no longer recognizes the team that he used to play for. Even if I do not agree with Drogba, I do understand what he is trying to say.
