MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact announced Monday that striker Didier Drogba will continue his preparation in Sacramento over the next few days, with Sacramento Republic FC (USL) and his physiotherapist.

Due to swelling in his left knee when he trains and plays on an artificial surface, the club want to decrease any risk of injury.

If everything goes well, Drogba could be available to play the third game of the season, on March 19 in Dallas, then the 6th in Chicago, on April 16, before the first game of the season at Stade Saputo, on April 23.