The 2011-12 season was a season which no Chelsea fan will ever forget. We made a horrendous start and it seamed that it will go down as one of the worst seasons in the history of the club. Everything was in shambles. However the big boys rose up to the occasion and turned the season upside down. The club which was struggling against small domestic sides knocked out the legendary Barcelona and FC Bayern Munich in their own backyard and went on to win the biggest prize in club football the UEFA Champions League.
Why I am sharing this today is because Chelsea FC are in midst of a great crisis. We are currently ranked 11th in the league, have been knocked out of both the domestic cups. Furthermore there is a high probability of not qualifying for European football next season.
The only tournament wherein we are alive is the UEFA Champions League. However even there we have to face the tournament favorites Real Madrid in the quarterfinals. Even if we get past Madrid we will have to face either Manchester City or Bayern Munich. The things are looking quite bleak at the moment. We have an interim manager who is also our club legend. But, the club right now is in absolute shambles.
However one can only hope for the best. Afterall where there is hope there is life. Will the boys be able to replicate the 2011-12 season. I simply don't know. Drogba's message might inspire the current lot, but it alone can't do everything. The boys need to rise.
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