Anelka is not Chelsea's man to replace Drogba claiming 'goals are not my thing'

13 April 2012

Chelsea star Nicolas Anelka does not see himself as a straight replacement for want-away striker Didier Drogba, claiming "goals are not my thing".


Anelka, who is in France's Euro 2008 squad, insists he wants to play a creative role behind a main striker according to today's Daily Mirror. 

Nicolas Anelka wants to feature in a more creative role for Chelsea

Nicolas Anelka wants to feature in a more creative role for Chelsea

He said: "Goals are not my thing.

"I don't play football to score goals. I love the game.

"I am not interested in scoring if I play poorly during the match.

"It is for this reason that I want to play behind a main striker. It is where I feel I'm most useful. People only remember goals. I am different."

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