Shocking: Chelsea legend’s future in doubt after latest development, he may leave club

Oct 17, 2016 at 12:04 PM

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Shocking: Chelsea legend’s future in doubt after latest development, he may leave club

Former Chelsea ace Didier Drogba’s future has been put into uncertainty after Montreal Impact excluded the striker from the 18-man squad that played their derby game against Toronto FC on Sunday, according to Goal.com.

The news also raised speculations of a possible fall-out with club officials, especially head coach Mauro Biello.

However, the club have stated it is due to a back injury of the Ivorian that resulted in his exclusion rather than any other cause.

Drogba even refused to play for the Montreal Impact in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Toronto FC because Mauro Biello didn’t include him in his starting lineup, the coach confirmed after the match.

“Didier wasn’t selected to start the game,” Biello said. “I spoke with him yesterday he didn’t accept the fact to come off the bench and, in the end, he did not want to be in the 18.”

Despite Drogba’s absence, the point earned against TFC combined with the New England Revolution’s loss 2-1 in Chicago against the Fire clinched Montreal a playoff spot for the second consecutive season.

“You’d have to ask him that question,” Biello responded when asked why Drogba reacted so strongly. “In the end, everybody works hard at training every day to be ready for selection. You’re part of a team, and when you’re selected or you’re not selected, it’s about being there for your teammates.

“It’s important that things are settled in the end one way or another and we move forward,” he continued. “That’s the message.”

The 38-year-old was recently linked with a potential move to Italy joining Serie A side Napoli, which remains a possibility at the present scenario.

Napoli lost Polish international Arkadiusz Milik to a cruciate ligament rupture earlier this month and he will be out of action for a significant period.

The Sao Paolo-based outfit has now turned their attentions to bringing Drogba to Naples which could prove to be a short-term solution to their current problems.

The 38-year-old Drogba has made 18 starts for the Impact this season, his second in MLS after arriving from Premier League giants Chelsea in July 2015. Before Sunday, he had entered as a substitute in two of the Impact’s four most recent games.

Drogba scored 11 goals in 11 regular season games last year. He has 10 this year.

The ex-Blues player has always been a thorough professional and always maintained discipline on the pitch as well off it, earning accolades from all quarters.

A widely respected individual, Drogba still is a nemesis for defenders across the globe and he can come up with phenomenal performances against any world-class side despite the age factor.

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