Frank Lampard on course to make Chelsea return against Arsenal

26 November 2009 08:52
The 31 year-old tore a thigh muscle while on England duty for the match against Brazil earlier this month and was expected to be out for three weeks. [LNB]However, after Chelsea beat Porto to ensure they will finish top of Group D in the Champions League last night, Ancelotti revealed the England midfielder had already returned to training and could be back against Arsenal. [LNB] Related ArticlesChampions League tablesChampions League actionChampions League fixturesSport on televisionPorto 0 Chelsea 1"He has trained for the last two days and will train again on Thursday. We hope he will be fit," said the Italian. [LNB]The return of Lampard will be a massive boost to Chelsea, who overcame Porto in the Estadio do Dragao with a 69th-minute header from Nicolas Anelka. [LNB]Lampard also missed Chelsea's win over Wolverhampton Wanderers which saw them extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. [LNB]His swift comeback comes after undergoing placenta treatment in Serbia. [LNB][LNB][LNB]

Source: Telegraph