Jun 8, 2016; Montreal, Ontario, Canada; Montreal Impact forward Didier Drogba (11) plays the ball during the first half against the Toronto FC at Stade Saputo. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
(The Sports Xchange) - Superstar forward Didier Drogba's absence from the Montreal Impact roster is unlikely to end in Thursday's Eastern Conference knockout-round playoff match against hosts D.C. United.
Despite scoring 10 goals in 22 appearances, Drogba has not played since the end of September - partly due to a feud over playing time with manager Mauro Biello and more recently because of a back ailment.
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