[Bluesummers]

Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari has admitted that the club may sell Didier Drogba, provided they receive the right offer.

The Ivorian appears to have fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge after a poor showing in last weekend’s 0-3 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford.

The striker has been dropped for Chelsea’s last two games, the 4-1 win against Southend United in the FA Cup in midweek, and yesterday’s 2-1 win over Stoke City in the Premier League.

Manager Scolari has now revealed that whilst Drogba may return to the side for next weekend’s FA Cup clash with Ipswich, if the club were to receive a suitable offer for their striker they would be tempted to sell him.

Speaking to setanta.com the Brazilian explained: “Sell him? It’s my choice but I think if someone offers a lot of money, the club might accept it. He still trains very hard and could be in my side next week – but I make the decisions.”

The Chelsea boss also insisted that this applied to all of his players and not just Drogba. He said: “If people offer money for my players, it’s down to the club to accept them.”

With Drogba left out of yesterday’s squad, Scolari handed youngsters Miroslav Stoch and Franco Di Santo the chance to impress, and the pair, on as second half substitutes, both played their part in hauling the Blues back from a goal down to win 2-1 courtesy of two late goals.

Speaking about their contribution, Scolari hinted that they may get further chances in the first team. He said: “Over a five-year period, I’m the only manager here that has given players like [Miroslav] Stoch and [Franco] Di Santo their chance and I want to continue that.”

Galliani wanna offer 5 mil please and sign him asap thanx.

[Jack Sparrow]

Pandev? Pandev would probably outgrow Lazio right? But aren't they both hit and miss players??

[acid911]

Pandev? Pandev would probably outgrow Lazio right? But aren't they both hit and miss players??

Lazio is in Rome. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Better brush up on your geography skills, captain.

But I certainly agree they're not particularly the solution we need. For the top club that we are, we need top, top players. As things stand Benzama is better than both Vucinic and Pandev combined, so our eyes should be there. He certainly wants to win the CL, and we could turn that to our advantage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) There are also other options available, one being Mario Gomez. David Villa, another. I'll be more than happy with either three.

[Jack Sparrow]

Lazio is in Rome. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Better brush up on your geography skills, captain.

But I certainly agree they're not particularly the solution we need. For the top club that we are, we need top, top players. As things stand Benzama is better than both Vucinic and Pandev combined, so our eyes should be there. He certainly wants to win the CL, and we could turn that to our advantage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) There are also other options available, one being Mario Gomez. David Villa, another. I'll be more than happy with either three.

I thought he was talking about the club Rome... heh heh *totally sheepish* Should know by now that Filippo does not make mistakes.


But except for Gomez, I don't think any of the others are target men. In fact isn't Benzema more like Pato.

[acid911]

But except for Gomez, I don't think any of the others are target men. In fact isn't Benzema more like Pato.

Yes he is. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Simone was talking about forwards and strikers so I said Benzama. Villa, too is not a strongman upfront, and that's why I think Gomez is just about perfect to be paired with Pato. Physical presence that will go great with Pato's agility. Of course, I want Borriello to get another chance to prove himself before that.

But there's a reason he's only had 3 caps for the Azzuri up till now. And the fact the his agent said that he'll move to another club if we signed Ronaldinho. I mean, talk about it. I did, as a matter of fact, admire his time in Genoa, but that's no way to talk. Drogba? Well he's getting old, and if we buy him, it'll be hard to sell him after two three years. Who wants to buy an old forward like him, other than rich Arab sheiks? But to be in our best attacking form, we need two things. Ditching the Christmas tree, and playing two strikers. And getting a hitman like Drogba, Gomez, etc.

I mean, Holy hell, we have the creative forces of Kaka, Ronaldinho, Beckham, Pirlo, Seedorf, etc and yet we fail to score at will? What kind of a sick joke is that, Serie A or not. Our average should be more than 2 goals scored per game. I mean if inter and Juve can do it, why can't we? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) When in fact, we have a much, much better midfield than them.