Didier Drogba Defends Chelsea: “We Don’t Get Enough Credit”
With the Premier League title all but secured, Chelsea and their iconic striker Didier Drogba are hitting back at critics. The Blues defeated Leicester City 3-1 on Wednesday night in a rescheduled fixture, edging closer to clinching the 2014–15 English title. The win included a goal from Drogba himself, marking a key contribution in what may be his final season at Stamford Bridge.
But despite leading the league since the opening day, Chelsea have faced repeated criticism for their conservative, pragmatic playing style—something Drogba addressed post-match:
“I think we don’t get enough credit,” Drogba told the press. “We’re leaders, we have the most points, but people find us boring because we’ve been in the lead since the first matchday.”
Chelsea, under José Mourinho, have been accused of prioritizing defensive solidity and game management over attacking flair. However, their consistency has paid off: the Blues now sit on the brink of the club’s fifth English league title.
A win this Sunday against Crystal Palace (matchday 35) would officially crown Chelsea as champions, sealing a dominant season where their control of the table was never truly challenged.
Drogba’s comments reflect the mood at the club—a team unfazed by the outside noise and fully focused on results. As Mourinho himself has often pointed out: trophies, not style points, are what define champions.
