Carlo Ancelloti on Didier Drogba

Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has insisted he would not swap Didier Drogba for any other striker after the Ivory Coast international fired the Blues into the last 16 of the Champions League with two late goals against Atletico Madrid. Drogba missed Chelsea's opening three group games due to suspension following his foul-mouthed confrontation with Norwegian referee Tom Henning Ovrebo after last season's semi-final against Barcelona. Ancelotti heaped praise on Drogba admitting he would not trade the former Marseille man for anyone. Speaking after the game which finished 2-2, Ancelotti said: "Didier is an important player for us. We have a lot of important players but he is doing very well and we are happy. "I'm very happy with his behaviour, and I hope he continues like this." Next up for Chelsea is this weekend's highly anticipated showdown with Manchester United. The top two sides in the Premier League go head-to-head at Stamford Bridge.

» More on this story... «

ITN | November 4, 2009

Tags:. .highly. .ancelotti. .speaking. .important. .referee