The Ivorian is yet to feature for Luiz Felipe Scolari's team this season, but the latter confirmed that the Drog will be included in the Blues' squad for Saturday's game.

"Drogba is not completely ready for the game against Manchester City, but in my idea he may be possible to play 45 minutes," Scolari told Chelsea TV.

"He is starting, step-by-step, to arrive in the same situation as last season."

Chelsea have been hit by the injury of key midfielder Michael Essien, to ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament while playing for Ghana last weekend.