I was watching the Blackpool vs Man U match yesterday. Man U were down 2-0 deep into the second half and Sir Alex decided to make a change. To everyone's surprise, he removed Rooney and brought in Chicharito. Thereafter, Man U scored three unanswered goals with Chicharito scoring the second. They went on to win the match 3-2.

Now compare that with the situation at Chelsea. Drogba usually spends the better part of every game being unproductive. He generally stands around waiting for a golden opportunity to score. In the past few months, that golden opportunity has become quite scarce.

Despite this glaring weakness, Ancellotti has never mustered the courage to substitute Drogba. He will substitute any other attacker including Anelka, Malouda, Kalou etc without hesitation but not Drogba. Yes, Drogba will be mad if he is substituted, but Ancellotti needs to do that sometimes if he wants Chelsea to make progress this year. There is nothing wrong in having Drogba play for 75 minutes and then bringing in Kalou, Sturridge or Kakuta if he is not productive.

and replace him with who?

Kalou or who exactly? phewwww