The Ivory Coast international underwent a scan on Thursday and it is understood the result showed he sustained no significant ligament damage.

It was initially feared Drogba could be facing a lengthy lay-off after he limped out of the stadium on crutches and with his right leg in a brace following the Blues' goalless draw at CFR Cluj.

Scolari is operating with a limited squad and losing his first-choice striker for any length of time would have left Chelsea short of options up front.

The draw at Cluj was the first time Chelsea have failed to score this season, and midfielder Frank Lampard believes the team all need to get in amongst the goals.

"If Didier is out for a while, we will have to pitch in with goals from all around the team, which we can do, though the situation is not ideal," said Lampard, who has scored five times already.