I think it's fair to say that, as Chelsea preferred a 4-5-1 formation last season, Drogba believed that the Ukrainian would be a direct rival for his place.

我想这样说很公平，和上赛季切尔西的4-5-1阵形一样，德罗巴坚信乌克兰人会是自己直接的竞争对手。

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Preferred bead manufacture involves formation in a mould and selective drying of the bead wall.

优选的珠剂制造方法包括在一模型中制成并有选择地干燥一壁。

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The Czech Republic continued with their preferred 4-2-3-1 formation although an injury to Tomas Rosicky forced a change in personnel.

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Sebes preferred a 3-2-1-4 formation which allowed Ferenc Puskas, the great Hungarian striker, to thrive alongside the precociously talented Nandor Hidekuti.

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