Scolari won''t take Drogba out of the firing line
AFP-Luiz Felipe Scolari insists he has no fears about playing Didier Drogba at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday despite the Chelsea striker''s coin-throwing row.
Drogba is being investigated by the Football Association and Metropolitan Police after throwing a coin at Burnley supporters following his goal in Wednesday''s Carling Cup defeat at Stamford Bridge.
The Ivory Coast star, who had picked up the coin after it was thrown at him from the Burnley section of the ground, is certain to face more provocation from a hostile crowd at the Hawthorns on Saturday, but Blues manager Scolari has no intention of taking him out of the the firing line for his own protection.
Drogba, who is working his way back to full fitness from a knee injury, could even start as Scolari tries to shake up his team following their shock Cup exit in midweek.
"I''m not someone to say kill or not kill. I''m only the coach and I''ll receive the information from the police, the club, the FA," Scolari said.
"Didier is very good. He is in good condition. He can play this weekend. After three or four months, he''s ready. He''s starting to play.