"Do not be surprised if Didier Drogba starts the next game against Brazil," Ivory Coast football federation reported the Swedish coach saying.
"He (Drogba) made a valuable contribution in the 25 minutes he was on the pitch against Portugal," Eriksson said.
Drogba, following a speedy recovery, was cleared to play in Ivory Coast's first World Cup game with a protective cast on the right arm he fractured during a friendly game against Japan.
"He is an important player in the team ... and his health has improved markedly," Eriksson said.
"It is going to be a difficult game, but looking at what we did against Portugal, we are capable of creating a surprise against Brazil," he said.
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