Chelsea icon Didier Drogba has reportedly delivered a firm and unexpected message to new Blues boss Enzo Maresca, stating:
> “Despite the win against Benfica, his performance was unacceptable — bench him.”
The unnamed player, whose match rating was 4/10, is now at the center of major post-match debate. While Chelsea did emerge victorious, Drogba’s statement suggests deeper concerns about attitude, effort, or decision-making.
🔍 Sources close to the dressing room suggest the following:
Drogba was visibly disappointed watching the player’s performance.
He privately urged Maresca not to tolerate inconsistency or laziness, especially on the Club World Cup stage.
The comment is said to reflect Drogba’s belief in setting high standards for Chelsea’s badge.
🗣️ One insider claimed:
> “Drogba doesn’t care about the name on the back — if you’re not up to the shirt, you sit.”
🎯 The message aligns with Enzo Maresca’s strict approach to discipline and merit-based selection. Fans now eagerly await the manager’s next move — will he drop the player in question for the semi-final or final?
🔥 Expect intensity in the next training session at Cobham as Chelsea gears up for the crucial knockout stage.
More updates to
follow as this develops…
