Sven-Goran Eriksson is hopeful that Ivory Coast superstar Didier Drogba can be unleashed on Brazil in their World Cup clash on Sunday and does not anticipate his much-discussed protective cast to cause any problems.

Drogba came on as a substitute in the opening Group G match against Portugal after FIFA and a delegation from the Portuguese federation approved the cast he has on his arm to protect a fracture suffered in a World Cup warm-up match.

Brazil coach Dunga was keeping his cards close to his chest on selection and, although he expects Kaka to play a part, he is not sure whether he will be able to last 90 minutes after an injury-disrupted season at Real Madrid.