Invited on Friday to appear on the L’Équipe du Soir program, Didier Drogba spoke in detail about his memorable 2003-2004 season with Olympique de Marseille, during which he scored 32 goals and provided 7 assists.
The former Ivorian striker confided that he found it difficult to finish his games: “I was so excited to play for OM, at the Velodrome, that I found it hard to finish.
The emotional charge was very intense… I was focused on the pitch, but at the same time I was listening to everything that was going on in the stands. After 60 minutes, I was exhausted and I asked the coach to take me off the pitch, because I couldn’t go on.”
Beyond the physical aspect, the former Chelsea striker, four-time Premier League champion and Champions League winner, also spoke of the difficulty he sometimes experienced in managing the hype around him: “We all want to be recognized, to be the best, but once that happens, you have to be ready to take it on. I found it hard to understand why some people cried when they saw me. I’d say to myself: “But do you know who you’re talking about? I’ve even had car accidents. That kind of thing only happens in Marseille.
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