How Didier Drogba got Scolari sacked at Chelsea – Mikel Obi recalls

Mikel Obi recently discussed Didier Drogba’s fallout with Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari, shedding light on the tensions that led to the coach’s dismissal.

Speaking on *Stadium Astro*, Mikel explained that while Scolari’s tenure started well, things changed when Drogba became frustrated with being benched in favor of Nicolas Anelka.

Drogba, used to being the team’s main striker, sulked around training, which affected the team’s morale.

Mikel described the dressing room as a "mafia," with senior players like Drogba, Frank Lampard, John Terry, and Petr Čech wielding significant influence.

Drogba’s poor form under Scolari—scoring just three goals in 21 appearances—reflected the discord. Eventually, Scolari was sacked, and Chelsea’s fortunes improved under interim manager Guus Hiddink.