Ivory Coast star Didier Drogba could miss the World Cup after suffering a suspected fractured elbow in his country’s warm-up game against Japan.
The Chelsea striker, who finished top goal scorer in the Premier League this season, scored  early on in the tie with a free kick which was deflected off Japanese defender Tulio in the net.
Less than five minutes later the Ivorian went down under a heavy challenge from Tulio and although he struggled to his feet the African was forced to withdraw from the game.
The 32-year-old was rushed to hospital where he is believed to have been informed that he had suffered a fractured right elbow.
According to the latest reports from L’Equipe, the Ivory Coast’s star striker has ruled himself out of the tournament.
The tackle can be seen 15 seconds into this clip:
