Star striker Didier Drogba returns to practice with Montreal Impact
MONTREAL — Didier Drogba wants to put controversy behind him and get back on the field with the Montreal Impact.
The star striker was at practice Tuesday, raising the possibility that the Impact will have a major attacking option in the lineup for the second leg of their MLS eastern Conference semifinal against the New York Red Bulls.
The 38-year-old, who has missed four games with what the team said was a sore back but some believed was a dispute with coach Mauro Biello, worked out with a conditioning coach in the morning and then joined the team on the field for an afternoon practice session.
“It’s a bit better but not the best. Not what I want, but we’re working on it,” said Drogba. “We’ve been working for days to get back to fitness and today, for the first time, I managed to make two sessions. I’m a bit satisfied.”