In a friendly match against Mexico at the MetLife Stadium in New York, Ivory Coast suffered a resounding defeat, losing 4-1. Despite Didier Drogba’s efforts in scoring Ivory Coast’s only goal, the team couldn’t overcome a well-organized Mexican side. Drogba, making a return to the Ivorian national team, shared his thoughts on the match with L’Equipe.
Drogba acknowledged that Mexico deserved their victory, considering them a great team that played well throughout most of the game. He pointed out that Ivory Coast had a poor first half, conceding three goals. Drogba emphasized that the team’s performance was subpar and indicated that there is still work to be done. With several young players joining the squad, he mentioned that certain automatisms (team coordination and movements) need time to develop. Drogba recognized the changes in the group and the need for adjustments, expressing confidence that, with time, these changes will lead to positive outcomes.
