Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has been addressing the media at The Blues training camp in Cobham this lunchtime, and he has revealed the latest injury news ahead of their clash with Everton.
The Toffees host the early kick off tomorrow lunchtime and will be hoping to have the bounce back affect after sacking manager Marco Silva this week.
Duncan Ferguson takes charge for tomorrow at least, and this can often have a positive affect.
Chelsea will need to build momentum from their last match beating Aston Villa 2-1 in the week, if they are to keep their top four push going.
Lampard had a couple of injury concerns ahead of the match and the biggest one of course was whether top goal scorer Tammy Abraham will be fit. Thankfully, he is!
Lampard on injuries: "Abraham is good. He hasn't done much between games. We will make sure in the moment he is good. We have got Toni Rudiger match fitness training. Tomorrow is too soon but he is on the verge." #CFC
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However, we won’t be seeing the return of Antonio Rudiger just yet, as Lampard says it’s too soon for the German defender.
Midfielder Ross Barkley is also fit again and available for selection.
Lampard confirms Ross Barkley is fit again. #CFC
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Lampard is also pondering some potential rotation tomorrow and touches upon less game time for Callum Hudson-Odoi recently.
Lampard on rotation ahead of Lille (must-win game): "I'll see. We'll see. My mind is that it is a busy period of the year" #CFC
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Lampard on less chance for Hudson-Odoi lately: "We have to be steady with Callum because of the injuries and his age." #CFC
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) December 6, 2019
