Chelsea's Didier Drogba celebrates scoring his team's second goal out of a penalty during the Group G Champions League match between Chelsea and Maribor at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Britain, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 (Photo: AP)
After regaining his form, longtime Ivorian striker, Didier Drogba says he is 'ready' to lead Chelsea's front line against Manchester United on Sunday
The veteran striker found the net for the first time in Chelsea’s clash against Maribor on Tuesday when converted a penalty against Maribor.
"It has been a long time since my last Chelsea goal. When I took the penalty on Tuesday I was smiling because that’s the way I left the club," Drogba told Sky Sports on Thursday.
“I’m a striker, so even if I am making assists and space for others, it is good to score."
The 36-year-old believes his performance against Maribor could help him secure a place in his side’s starting line-up against Manchester United on Sunday.
"It’s up to the manager to decide who is going to start on Sunday but, if you were a player, how would you feel if they said you can play at Old Trafford? You would be happy. I’m ready.”
"I remember that game against United in 2010. Both goals were fantastic. It was a very good feeling to win there. We had the feeling we had won the league, even if there were more games to go," he added.
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