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Summary Chelsea are currently just outside the top four following a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Everton.
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba believes it would be a disaster if the club fails to qualify for next seasons Champions League but insists he backs under-fire manager Andre Villas-Boas.The 33-year-old Ivory Coast forward said Chelsea were currently battling through the most difficult period of the strikers career since signing from Marseille in 2004.If we dont make the top four it would be a disaster, Drogba was quoted as saying Friday in several media reports.Every time weve started a season since Ive been with Chelsea we never even finished as low as fourth.It is the hardest season Ive known since Ive been here.Chelsea are currently just outside the top four following a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Everton last week which has raised questions about the position of the clubs young manager Villas-Boas.The Portuguese coach reportedly faced an open revolt from several senior Chelsea players earlier this week after a training ground bust-up.However Drogba rallied to Villas-Boas defence.Its hard for everyone at the moment, for the players and for the manager, Drogba said. I think hes a big man and hes also learning. Theres no age where you can say you dont learn any more.He came with his philosophy which is playing a bit more football than the other managers. Thats how he succeeded in Porto so he wanted to do the same at Chelsea.You know how it is when you come with a lot of ambition and it doesnt go the way you want, its difficult. Its not easy for him but hes not the only one who is responsible, we all are.In football everyone blames the manager first which is difficult for him because he is on the sidelines when we are playing but I guess thats football.
