Didier Drogba will not be playing against the Vancouver Whitecaps for the MLS season opener at BC place. The Impact Technical Director, Adam Braz, confirmed RDS' report that Drogba has issue with his knee, pertaining to playing and practicing on turf. The report also said that the player would be practicing in Florida with Miami FC, where Alessandro Nesta is the head coach.
Neither Drogba nor Braz would confirm where the practice sessions would happen but one thing for sure, Drogba will not be playing or practicing on turf fields. With 4 out of the Impact's first 5 games being played on turf, Adam Braz advised the Drogba's first game with the club will be on March 19th against FC Dallas, in Texas.