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We don't need Drogba, says Branca
Monday 15 December, 2008

Inter director Marco Branca has rubbished links with Chelsea star Didier Drogba. “We don't need him.”

Nerazzurri Coach Jose Mourinho has made it known that he would relish the chance to link up with former pupil Drogba at San Siro.

And with Drogba unsettled in West London, there have been suggestions of a winter swoop, possibly in exchange for Adriano.

“We have no ambition to sign Drogba,” Branca insisted on Radio Anch'io Sport.

“At Inter we already have lots of strikers with varying characteristics.

“Drogba has been doing very well for Chelsea for years, but we also have strikers who are doing their job excellently.

“There is no problem with our attackers and the whole Drogba saga has been invented by the Press.”

Adriano could be headed for the exit, but Branca maintains his only problems are physical.

“There's no news on Adriano,” he said. “He picked up a small muscle tear and probably will take his Christmas break early.

“However, on January 2 he will turn up with the other players full of enthusiasm.

“We have 39 points and are top of the table, but people are always talking about the players who aren't in the side.

“We have a great squad and you need that to be the best, even if you play 11 against 11.”

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