Didier Drogba Will Return To Europe 'Better & Stronger' - Michel Platini
Maturity, thy name is Drogba, says Platini...
Nov 3, 2009 8:46:21 AM
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UEFA president Michel Platini has explained that he expects Chelsea striker Didier Drogba to be back as a "better and stronger" player after the latter finished serving a three-match ban in the Champions League.
The former Olympique de Marseille forward was barred from participating in three games in the European competition, following his outburst against referee Tom Henning Overbo after the west London club lost to Barcelona in the semi-final of the prestigious competition last season.
Various appeals from the Blues against the ban were turned down by the governing body, and Platini is of the opinion that UEFA handled the situation properly. He also explained that he believes the Ivory Coast international will return to the European stage as an overall better footballer.
"What I saw on TV was the comportment of Didier," Platini is quoted by The Press Association as saying.
"All the TV showed the insult of Drogba, not the decisions.
"I was like Drogba in the past when I saw an injustice as a player. But I don't know Drogba's mind.
"He took the decision that he felt was right for him. He was alone in thinking that."
He added: "Drogba's a good guy. I know him very well. He understands now that he made a mistake. Everybody does.
"He will come back better, stronger."
Drogba has reportedly shaken off a minor knock he took during the recent Premier League game against Bolton Wanderers, and is expected to be in the line-up to face Atletico de Madrid at the Vicente Calderon on Tuesday.
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