5. The return of Drogba
To the surprise of many the Blues have brought back Drogba to the club after a two year absence in China and then with Galatasaray.
Many think this return could taint the striker’s legendary status after scoring the winning penalty in the 2012 Champions League final with his last kick for the side first time around.
Yet at 36-years-old the secret to Drogba’s comeback being a success is less about what the Ivory Coast international does on the pitch, with game time likely to significantly drop this time around.
It is more about the experience and gravitas the forward brings to the club, which will be vitally important in the dressing room following the departure of fellow veterans Cole and Frank Lampard this summer.
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