Drogba was dismissed in the Champions League final

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba lasted for nearly an hour on his return to action after a knee injury on Monday.

The 30-year-old has not played since Chelsea's Champions League final defeat by Manchester United on 21 May.

The Ivory Coast international turned out for Chelsea's reserves in a 3-2 win over Arsenal, and appeared to come through the victory unscathed.

Drogba set up a goal in the first half before being replaced by youngster Fabio Paim in the 58th minute.

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But he has stayed and, if there is no negative reaction, could return to the Chelsea side after the international break for the game against Manchester City on 13 September.