Chelsea striker Didier Drogba won't rush his return from a knee injury.

Drogba continued his rehabilitation with a run-out for the reserves in the 3-2 win over Arsenal on Tuesday night, but maintains he will not rush back into action too soon.

"I had good feelings, but it is a bit early to say I am in good shape," Drogba told Chelsea TV.

"It is really hard because this is the first time for many years I have been out for three months and it is really difficult to come back.

"I need time, but the good thing is the club understand I need time to be fit because they know when I am fit, I will give everything for the team."