Drogba has started every game for Chelsea this season, scoring five times. However, he will now be forced to watch his new teammates from the sidelines, although the international break means he won't miss as much action as he could have.

Gaffer Jose Mourinho confirmed: "He has an injury that the medical department found the best way to solve will be with a little surgery, but we think in four or five weeks he can be back."

Mateja Kezman will now look to have an extended run in the team. And, with Adrian Mutu seemingly in conflict with Jose Mourinho, it could leave us with just Kez and Gudjohnsen in attack.

And to think that we have loaned out Carlton Cole, Mikael Forssell and Hernan Crespo this season...