Ivory Coast manager Sven Goran Eriksson will not force Didier Drogba to face Portugal if the striker is not considered to be fit to play.
It was feared the Chelsea star's World Cup was over after he was forced to undergo surgery on a broken arm sustained in a warm-up match against Japan.
But Ivory Coast remain hopeful that their captain will be able to feature against Portugal on Tuesday after he returned to training with the aid of a protective cast.
Eriksson needs his best players as he attempts to guide his side out of Group G, this summer's 'Group of Death', however, he will allow Drogba to make his own decision on his fitness.
"I can't confirm that Didier Drogba will face Portugal, even though the recovery is going well," said the former England coach.
"And I have certainly thought about putting in place a Plan B.
"But the decision to play will depend on Didier himself and the specialists that are following him."
It was feared the Chelsea star's World Cup was over after he was forced to undergo surgery on a broken arm sustained in a warm-up match against Japan.
But Ivory Coast remain hopeful that their captain will be able to feature against Portugal on Tuesday after he returned to training with the aid of a protective cast.
Eriksson needs his best players as he attempts to guide his side out of Group G, this summer's 'Group of Death', however, he will allow Drogba to make his own decision on his fitness.
"I can't confirm that Didier Drogba will face Portugal, even though the recovery is going well," said the former England coach.
"And I have certainly thought about putting in place a Plan B.
"But the decision to play will depend on Didier himself and the specialists that are following him."
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