Didier Drogba asked his former boss Carlo Ancelotti how he would fix the current problems at Chelsea if he were to return to Stamford Bridge. Ancelotti, who is currently in charge of Real Madrid and has a contract until 2024, diplomatically replied: ‘With all due respect to Chelsea, I cannot answer that question. I am the coach of Real Madrid, and I feel very comfortable here. For years everything has been going well with this club, and I intend to stay there for a long time.’ Former Chelsea star Joe Cole also raised the prospect of Ancelotti returning to the club for a second spell, believing he has the tools to come in and ‘rebuild’ after a dismal 2022-23 campaign for the club.
Chelsea will end the season without a trophy with the club in a desperate scrap to just secure a top ten finish in the Premier League, currently languishing in 11th, three points behind neighbours Fulham. The Blues are next in action against Brentford next Wednesday before a trip to league leaders Arsenal on 2 May.