Didier Drogba says he can handle Chelsea fans blaming him for last season's Champions League final defeat to Manchester United.

"If it makes it easy for some people to blame me for the loss, it's ok, I can take it," said Drogba.

"And if we could get to the final this year, win it and I score one of the goals then, yes, that would be fantastic. Looking back at the game I think I gave it my best because I want to be No 1.

"Sometimes I do that with success but sometimes I do too much, as I did to get that red card. I know it and I apologise. But we all make mistakes. That's life.

"But remember, I could have missed that penalty too. It was hugely disappointing because we had done so much to get to the final - especially after beating Liverpool.

"However, I think this is the year we can do it.

"We were so close last year and I'm sure we have that bit extra now."