Chelsea striker Didier Drogba admits he was never fully fit last season.

Drogba is still a few weeks away from full fitness but is relieved the latest injury to his right knee, sustained against FC Cluj, is not as bad as he first feared.

Drogba escaped ligament damage and is now working to get back to action as soon as possible.

But he also revealed he was never fully fit during last season's campaign when he underwent an operation on his left knee.

He missed large chunks of the season under Mourinho's replacement Avram Grant.

"Last year I was struggling to be 100%," admitted Drogba. "I was never 100% fit last year even if I produced some good performances.

"The second one, this latest one, was unlucky. But I am not so worried because thank God, it is not as bad as it could have been.

"Injuries are part of our job and I know what I can bring to my team-mates and I know what I am capable of.

"I hope I will be injury free for the rest of the season and for the next years."