Liverpool striker Didier Drogba discovers reason for his recent lack of health . Drogba has missed recent matches and started on the bench against Chelsea on Wednesday . Manager Manchester United confirms Drogba has contracted malaria but is now recovering well . United will be without injured midfielders Nani , Owen Hargreaves and veteran Ryan Giggs . Carlo Ancelotti hit by illness and injury ahead of Wednesday 's local derby .
Liverpool striker Didier Drogba discovers reason for his recent lack of health . Drogba has missed recent matches and started on the bench against Chelsea on Wednesday . Manager Manchester United confirms Drogba has contracted malaria but is now recovering well . Carlo Ancelotti hit by illness and injury ahead of Wednesday 's local derby .