Didier Drogba will play for the Montreal Impact this season… eventually.
The star striker told media on Thursday he will miss the first five games of the season as he will head to Florida to train on natural grass for another month.
Montreal Impact says MLS has been informed of decision to allow Drogba to train on grass. pic.twitter.com/905u8wGYAN
— Derek Conlon (@DConlonCTV) March 3, 2016
The 37-year-old has complained of knee problems which he fears could be exacerbated by practicing on turf.
Drogba says he'd love to train in Montreal but his knees take a beating on artificial turf. pic.twitter.com/ceBXxnDwyc
— Derek Conlon (@DConlonCTV) March 3, 2016
Four of the Impact’s first five games are set to be played on fields that use turf.
During the off-season, Drogba was the subject of rumours he would be joining Chelsea’s coaching staff.
He missed some of the Impact's off-season training, opting instead to practice in Qatar before joining the team in Florida in February.
