" Isn't 24M too much forDrogba? thenMourinhoreplied: "Judgehim when he leaves "Seldom are the special ones words unanimously agreed upon. Initially, the Portugueses French League acquisition raised a few eyebrows.A below average first season did not help either. However, over the next few seasons, the Ivorian not only repaid the managers trust, but went onto become a Chelsea FC legend and one of the most feared strikers in Premier League History. Today, we look at some of his greatest goals ever.
#5 Chelsea vs AC Milan
This was a rather special goal, on a not so special occasion. Chelsea were playing AC Milan, in a pre-season friendly tournament in Texas, USA.
It did not take Chelsea long to open their account, after Drogba spotted the Milan keeper off his line, releasing an absolute rocket in the top left corner. Chelsea went on to win 2-1 thanks to a Yuri Zhirkov goal.
#4 Chelsea vs Arsenal
Most Premier League fans will miss having Didier Drogba around. MOST being the imperative word, as Arsenal fans still shudder at the very thought of the Ivorian, running at a hapless Arsenal defender.
He was Arsenal’s Grim Reaper, scoring an astonishing 15 goals in 15 games against the gunners.
This list would be incomplete without a goal against Chelsea’s biggest London rival. Here’s a peach of a free-kick, scored during a 3-0 drubbing of Arsenal.
#3 Chelsea vs Liverpool
Drogba is a legend at Stamford Bridge for countless reasons. This goal figures quite high up in his montage of magical moments at The Fortress. He chested the ball 20 yards out, having solely one thing in mind.
He struck the ball within the blink of an eye, not allowing any Liverpool defender or even the goalkeeper a chance to move.
It was over in a flash (even the commentator hardly had a chance to react) and The Blues were 1-0 up, thanks to a moment of genius from the Chelsea Demi-God.
#2 Chelsea vs Hull City
Drogba is usually remembered for having a fierce right foot and being brilliant in the air, as pointed out by some of the goals shown previously.
This goal is a perfect example of how he also possessed vast technical ability. He chipped the Hull City goalkeeper, from the tightest of angles with his weaker foot, while running at full pace. The goal helped Chelsea grab a late winner in August, setting up a title challenge for the season.
#1 Chelsea vs Bayern Munich
This goal exemplifies every quality Drogba was associated with. Power, Presence and his knack for scoring goals in the biggest games. Bayern Munich, easily the favourites, were 3 minutes away from winning the most lucrative prize in club football.
Having dominated the whole match, it was a rather one sided affair. The tie was considered done and dusted after Thomas Mullers 83rd minute goal, but Didier had other plans.
He ran across goal, lost his marker and blasted the ball into the net with a scintillating header. He did all of this, while directing the ball inch perfect into the goal, leaving the best keeper in the world motionless.
