"Drogba fine but rested" Wilkins

Assistant first team coach Ray Wilkins reports that cramp was the reason for Didier Drogba's substitution on Sunday versus Tottenham.

The striker was withdrawn in the second-half with a problem in his calf but medical examinations have revealed no lasting injury.

'He had a scan yesterday and there is no problem with his calf, he just had the most horrendous bout of cramp and couldn't release the muscle,' Wilkins explained.

'We thought there was something a bit more sinister in there but the scan revealed there is nothing in there and hopefully Didier will be able to take part on Saturday.'

The forward, along with a number of other players, will be rested for Wednesday evening's Carling Cup tie at home to Queens Park Rangers.

By:Shane Evans