Guus Hiddink is hoping Didier Drogba will be fit for Chelsea's Wednesday Champions League crunch tie with Liverpool.

The Ivory Coast international missed the 2-0 win at Newcastle because of an ankle problem and remains a doubt for the quarter-final first leg showdown at Anfield.

Drogba, 31, stubbed a toe during shooting practice and the jarring effect damaged his ankle.

He is facing a race against time to be fit and boss Hiddink said: "Drogba got injured in practice and his ankle gave a reaction on Friday.

"Let's see if he can practise on Monday and how he goes when he is with the medical staff."