Didier Drogba doubtful for World Cup clash

The biggest question ahead of the Ivory Coast's opening World Cup match against Portugal revolves around the fitness of injured striker Didier Drogba.








Drogba remains a doubtful starter after breaking his right arm in a friendly against Japan on June 4, and the Ivory Coast coach Sven-Goran Eriksson cannot afford any risks against a powerful Portugal squad led by Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo.
The teams arrive in Port Elizabeth on Monday for their only training session at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Drogba did not train in the team's Sharpeville base on Saturday, instead receiving treatment.Midfielder Didier Zokora said Drogba, who trained with the team for two days late last week but wore a protective cast as he worked on his ball skills and fitness, remained in good spirits.
"Even if he's not playing with us every time, he's the captain and he leads the team very, very well," Zokora said.