The Ivorian striker suffered a knock to his knee in the 1-0 win over Manchester City last Sunday but is back in training and should be fit to face Spurs.

Drogba has returned to something like his old form following Hiddink's arrival as coach last month.

It has been a difficult season for the 30-year-old, who has been dogged by injury problems and, despite his improved displays, he admits he is not yet back to his best.

"The last 12 months were really bad because I had different emotions," admitted Drogba. "I had hard times with the knee injury and then came back and got another injury.

"When you are injured for long periods, it is difficult sometimes to come back to your level in a few weeks. It takes time but I just needed to play and that wasn't the case - but that is football.

"I think I am in good form at the moment. Back to my best? I don't think so but maybe not far. I really feel good and I really enjoy being on the pitch and playing.

"When you are out for a while and this is what you do best, it is difficult to be out. Now, every moment I spend on the pitch, I try to enjoy and to give everything because I know maybe tomorrow I can get an injury and be out again for a while."