London: Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been ruled out of action for three weeks with a broken rib. The 31-year-old had sustained the injury when he was kicked in the chest
by Manchester United defender Jonny Evans in Sunday's 1-0 Premier League win at
Stamford Bridge. A initial scan carried out by the club showed that Drogba suffered
only bruising after clashing with Man U defender Jonny Evans, but a further X-ray
done by Ivory Coast doctors confirmed the worst, The Sun reports. Drogba, who
reported for international duty, will return on Monday for treatment. His injury
will add to manager Carlo Ancelotti's woes as he has already lost three other
first team regulars Ashley Cole, Jose Bosingwa and Frank Lampard to long-term
injuries. Chelsea skipper John Terry is also doubtful after he suffered a knock
during England training season ahead on Friday. The Blues will face the Wolves
in the Premier League and FC Porto in Europe before going to Arsenal.
