Drawn in Group F in the Champions League along with Chelsea, Olympique de Marseille are looking forward to the return of hero Didier Drogba to Stade Velodrome, president Jean-Claude Dassier has confirmed.
The Ivoirian was linked with a summer move back to France by some reports in the media, and though they unsurprisingly proved far-fetched, the 32-year-old hitman will be travelling to Provence this season with the English champions. It is an event Dassier is greatly anticipating.
“It will be both very pleasant and satisfying to see Didier Drogba again at the Velodrome, but he won't be alone,” the president warned, according to UEFA’s official website.
“Chelsea are the benchmark. Those are two huge games. We have our chance to go through with our strengthened squad but there must be no complacency. The Champions League is never easy.”
Spartak Moscow and Zilina are also involved in the pool, while Dassier may be slightly heartened to know that Drogba, who thrilled the Velodrome crowd during the 2003-04 season, won’t be involved in the Chelsea squad to face OM at Stamford Bridge on Matchday 2, as he will be serving a suspension carried over from last term.
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