In an interview with the Ligue 1 website, Didier Drogba recalled his excellent years at OM. And the former Ivorian star recalled his best memories, highlighting his very good goal against Le Mans in the 2003-2004 season.
Former Olympique de Marseille star Didier Drogba has only played one season at Marseille. It was a short exercise, to be sure, but enough for the striker to make his mark in Ligue 1. On 4 February 2004, Didier Drogba scored an impressive goal for Montpellier. – OM match, which earned him the name of most productive and at the same time most beautiful of the fourth season 2003/200 in Ligue 1 and of the UNFP Trophies.
“The goal of Montpellier-OM, which was voted the most productive goal of the 2003/2004 season. I think it’s really nice!” said the Elephant in an interview with the Ligue 1 website, recalling an exceptional moment that will be etched in the memory of Marseille fans.
For Didier Drogba, his most productive memory with OM remains a brace against OGC Nice. With OM, I would say it was an OM-Nice game at the Vélodrome, where we were behind and controlled the comeback (2-1, with a brace from Didier),” he added, illustrating his ability to turn the tide of an attack.
Beyond the moments on the pitch, Drogba also spoke about the coach who has impressed him the most, Guy Lacombe, highlighting the pivotal role of his career. He also shared his idols from his formative years, Jean-Pierre Papin and Eric Cantona, figures he made in his own career.
Finally, Didier Drogba has named Florent Malouda, with whom he shared seasons at Guingamp and Chelsea, as his teammate, highlighting the complicity and camaraderie that united them on the pitch.