Chelsea striker Didier Drogba won't be fit for Sunday's blockbuster against Manchester United.
The Guardian says Chelsea are resigned to being Didier Drogba for Sunday's daunting trip to the champions, Manchester United, as the Ivory Coast forward continues his recovery after suffering concussion during his team's victory over Norwich City last month.
The 33-year-old was ruled out of international duty during the recent break and has since resumed only light training. Indeed, the club's approach to his recovery continues to be cautious given the severity of the clash.
"Everything was OK with the scan," said Villas-Boas. "He did some damage to his teeth when he fell to the ground, so we have given him two days off. He will be [fit again] around the United, Fulham, Swansea games hopefully United."
Yet it is understood that, privately, the Londoners are unwilling to risk the forward in Sunday's trip to Old Trafford and would prefer to see evidence that he is completely over the after-effects of his fall before they thrust him back into first-team contention.
