Kalou

DEPENDABLE : Ivory Coast’s Salomon Kalou dribbles past Nigeria’s Apam Onyekachi during their Africa Cup of Nations match in 2008.THE Chelsea pair of Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou will lead Ivory Coast’s attack as they try to capture the elusive Africa Cup of Nations trophy in Angola next month. Drogba and Kalou were named in Bosnian coach Vahid Halilhodzi’s Afcon squad that also includes. . . .  

Chelsea came from behind to clinch victory in the west London derby with two goals inside the last 20 minutes at Stamford Bridge. Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou were only given permission to play against Fulham after the Ivory Coast delayed their ...  

As Chelsea FC go into the new year well placed for the challenges ahead, goalkeeper Petr Čech and forward Salomon Kalou give their top tips on their respective positions in the UEFA Training Ground.  

Carlo Ancelotti is confident Chelsea can cope without the services of Didier Drogba, Salomon Kalou and Jon Obi Mikel, who will be away at the African Cup of Nations. Drogba and Kalou will be leading the line for the Ivory Coast in the tournament, which runs from the 10th to the 31st of January. The absence of Drogba and Kalou means Chelsea's attacking resources will depleted especially since Nicolas Anelka is already on the casualty list, the...  

Kalou was upset Ivory Coast were not allocated alongside England in Group C, with Vahid Halilhodzic's side instead landing in Group G alongside favourites Brazil, Portugal and North Korea in a perceived Group of Death. The Chelsea man therefore hopes ...  

Ivory Coast international Salomon Kalou faces a fortnight on the sidelines after picking up a thigh injury in Chelsea's Carling Cup clash at Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday...  

When asked if he was disappointed not to be playing against England in the Group Stage, Kalou told Sky Sports, “Yes, because when you go to these type of competitions you want to play against the best and prove yourself. ...  

LONDON - CHELSEA'S Salomon Kalou has been ruled out for 'around two weeks', the Premier League leaders said on Thursday, after sustaining a thigh tear in Wednesday's League Cup loss to Blackburn Rovers. Chelsea's statement said the 24-year-old Ivory Coast star had 'sustained a minor tear to his upper left thigh' and that the injury would sideline him for 'around two weeks'.  

Chelsea have doubts about striker Salomon Kalou and defender Branislav Ivanovic ahead of their trip to Bolton. Both will undergo late fitness tests after collecting minor knocks in the Carling Cup win over Wanderers in midweek. But Ashley Cole (ankle ...  

Saloman Kalou gave the home side the lead, rising to head home an inswinging cross from Paulo Ferreira. Florent Malouda scored the second, benefitting from a deflection off Bolton's Zat Knight before slotting in. A low drive from Deco sealed the ...  

• Striker was injured in Carling Cup defeat at Blackburn• He will also be absent next month at the African Cup of NationsSalomon Kalou has been ruled out for two weeks with a minor tear to his left thigh muscle. Chelsea have confirmed and the striker will miss further matches for his employers when he departs for the African Cup of Nations, which takes place next month in Angola.The Ivorian suffered the injury in the 75th minute of last night...  

It has been feared Chelsea's challenge could fade in the New Year when Ancelotti loses the likes of Kalou, Didier Drogba Michael Essien and John Obi Mikel for the African Cup of Nations. However, Kalou has been impressed with Chelsea's strength in ...  

LONDON (AFP) – Chelsea are on the verge of booking their place in the last 16 of the Champions League after Salomon Kalou’s double inspired a 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Carlo Ancelotti’s side may have spluttered of late in the ...  

LONDON (AFP) - Carlo Ancelotti remains on course for his first Wembley appearance after Chelsea reached the League Cup quarter-finals with a 4-0 demolition of Bolton on Wednesday. Salomon Kalou and Florent Malouda scored to give Chelsea a comfortable ...  

Chelsea cruised into the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup with an easy 4-0 fourth-round victory over Bolton at Stamford Bridge. First-half goals from Salomon Kalou and Florent Malouda put the home side in command before Deco and substitute Didier ...