Didier Drogba, the legendary Ivorian striker, spoke out with harsh criticism of Chelsea after they finished 10th and failed to qualify for any European competitions.
On 25 May 2026, Didier Drogba, the legendary Ivorian striker, harshly criticized Chelsea, the well-known Premier League club and his former team as a player, after they ended the season in 10th place without qualifying for any European tournament.
Didier Drogba criticized the performance of the prestigious Stamford Bridge club, saying, "I have kept my thoughts to myself for a long time. I didn’t want to say anything to avoid outsiders attacking the club. But today, I have to speak out. Look at their methods, especially their defensive play. Do you call that professional? No, no, no. That is unacceptable to me."
"How many red cards have we had this season, and there have been own goals too. That is too much. We had only a small chance to qualify for the UEFA Europa League, but we let it slip away. What more do you want from this team? Thank God I am not on the board or coaching right now."