Didier Drogba refuses to play for Montreal Impact after being told he would not start against Toronto

Former Chelsea hitman was not at Saputo Stadium where his side landed a play-off spot with a 2-2 draw

DIDIER DROGBA went on strike at Montreal Impact after being told he would start as a sub against Toronto.

The ex-Chelsea hitman was not at the Saputo Stadium for the 2-2 draw which earned his side an MLS play-off spot.

Impact had claimed his absence was down to a back injury but coach Mauro Biello confirmed Drogba had refused to play.

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He said: "He didn't accept that he would come off the bench and, in the end, he didn't want to be in the 18."

"There was tightness in his back, yes, but he was capable of playing. The organisation will have to handle this."

Drogba, 38, has 21 goals in 32 games for Impact since leaving Chelsea last year.

But he has been used from the bench twice in the last four games despite being on target ten times this season.

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