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10/11/2010
'Game On' For Malaria Stricken Striker
A Chelsea Football Club star will be taking to the pitch for the west London derby against Fulham tonight, despite being struck down with Malaria.
After struggling with his fitness, blood tests confirmed Didier Drogba, 32, had contracted the tropical disease.
The Ivory Coast striker is now receiving treatment.
After suffering a fever overnight, he began Sunday's defeat at Liverpool on the bench.
A Chelsea spokesperson said he has began treatment that should eradicate the illness within 48 hours.
Last month, Drogba missed the games at Aston Villa and Spartak Moscow. It was initially suspected that he contracted a virus.
Carlo Ancelotti, Chelsea Manager said: "We found out last night when blood tests showed he had malaria. I don't know where he got it from.
"He had a problem. He has this virus and, obviously, he lost power and training.
"He lost his condition. He's had treatment and now he's OK. He'll come back immediately in the best condition.
"He suffered, obviously, because he wasn't 100% but now, after treatment, he'll be better."
Drogba will start back against Fulham as his team aims to maintain its two-point lead at the top of the table.
(BMcN/GK)
After struggling with his fitness, blood tests confirmed Didier Drogba, 32, had contracted the tropical disease.
The Ivory Coast striker is now receiving treatment.
After suffering a fever overnight, he began Sunday's defeat at Liverpool on the bench.
A Chelsea spokesperson said he has began treatment that should eradicate the illness within 48 hours.
Last month, Drogba missed the games at Aston Villa and Spartak Moscow. It was initially suspected that he contracted a virus.
Carlo Ancelotti, Chelsea Manager said: "We found out last night when blood tests showed he had malaria. I don't know where he got it from.
"He had a problem. He has this virus and, obviously, he lost power and training.
"He lost his condition. He's had treatment and now he's OK. He'll come back immediately in the best condition.
"He suffered, obviously, because he wasn't 100% but now, after treatment, he'll be better."
Drogba will start back against Fulham as his team aims to maintain its two-point lead at the top of the table.
(BMcN/GK)
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