Shevchenko 's strike partner , Didier Drogba , had the highest scoring season of his career that year .
This led Shevchenko to be dropped from the starting line - up towards the end of the season by Mourinho .
Shevchenko 's strike partner , Didier Drogba , had the highest scoring season of his career that year and this led Shevchenko to be dropped from the starting line - up towards the end of the season by Mourinho .