"We haven't given up. We still have a chance!"
Chelsea's manager, Ancelotti, was even more direct.
"This isn't the worst first leg I've ever lost in my career. In fact, I've lost even more badly than this before, but in the end, we still won the tie!"
Ancelotti reminded everyone that a Champions League knockout tie is a two-legged affair, and Chelsea had a precious away goal.
"In fact, for us, scoring two goals at Stamford Bridge Stadium isn't a difficult task!"
But as for who would be responsible for scoring those goals, Ancelotti didn't give a direct answer.
This sparked speculation in the British media and drew attention from the German media.
Although Drogba scored in the first leg against Dortmund, it was actually the Côte d'Ivoire striker's only goal in his last dozen or so matches. He had been in a goal drought before that.
Since joining Chelsea, Torres had been slow to integrate into the team.
