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The debut of Drogba for Shanghai Shenhua is postponed 9.07.2012

Didier Drogba's debut for his new club Shanghai Shenhua will be later than expected after being revealed details about his arrival in China.

In advance was waiting the 34-year player to play his first match against the biggest rival Beijing Guoan on 14 July. The President of Shenhua Zhu Jun, however, revealed that the former Chelsea player will show in the country earlier than 13th or 14th this month, so there will be enough time to prepare before the game.

"Yes, Drogba will miss the match against Guoan," said Jun Zhu. "But even if absent, we have our tactics ... The fact that he will not play is irrelevant, we will not surrender. "

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