This story is from March 10, 2009

Juventus to go all out as Chelsea hold edge

Chelsea will fancy their chances of eliminating Juventus on Tuesday after a Didier Drogba goal gave them the edge in the first leg.
Juventus to go all out as Chelsea hold edge
Chelsea will fancy their chances of eliminating Juventus on Tuesday after a Didier Drogba goal gave them the edge in the first leg.
ROME: Last season's runners-up Chelsea will fancy their chances of eliminating twice champions Juventus in Turin on Tuesday after a Didier Drogba goal gave them the edge in the first leg at Stamford Bridge.
The Ivorian, who has scored three goals in his last four games, won praise from Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink for his work ethic, having fallen out with the Dutchman's predecessor Luiz Felipe Scolari over the same issue.
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"From the first day when I have seen him, Drogba was a guy that was working hard," Hiddink said.
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri, meanwhile, called on fans to create an intimidating atmosphere. The Serie A side needs a boost for the second leg in Turin after losing in-form midfielder Mohamed Sissoko to a broken foot in Saturday's 1-0 derby win over Torino.
"Now we can think of Chelsea. It will be difficult, we will need to be at our best and have the support of the crowd," former Chelsea coach Ranieri said. "Against English sides, the help and support of the crowd can count."
Chelsea will be boosted by the return of Michael Essien and Ricardo Carvalho. For Juventus, winger Marco Marchionni is doubtful but defenders Nicola Legrottaglie and Zdenek Grygera have shaken off knocks and should be fit to play.
Ranieri left Alessandro Del Piero and David Trezeguet on the bench against Torino, suggesting the striking pair will start against last season's runners-up.
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