Blues wary of Rooney’s absence

Chelsea are fearful that Wayne Rooney’s absence may spur Manchester United on in Saturday’s big clash between the two title chasing giants. The England striker, who has scored 34 goals this season, suffered ankle ligament damage in United’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich on Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined for three weeks. "Sometimes a team can give more than 100% when a very important player is out," commented Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti on Friday. "They have the experience and the players to support the loss of Rooney. Everyone knows how Wayne Rooney is important for this team, he is a fantastic player.” Chelsea will however be boosted by the return to fitness of Didier Drogba, who missed two days' training with a minor groin problem. "Drogba was out but trained very well today," added Ancelotti. "We have trained very well this week. The team is fit.”