Carlo: Lamps fit to face Hammers

Published: 05 Sep 2010 - 11:04:00

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Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Frank Lampard has recovered from a hernia operation to start against West Ham on Saturday. The midfielder underwent surgery as recently as two weeks ago in Germany and he is expected to be ready for the trip to Upton Park. The Blues currently top the Premier League table after three wins in a row, with 14 goals scored. The Italian revealed to the Daily Star: "For sure, Frank will be fit for the West Ham game." However, Ancelotti denied that Lampard deliberately put club before country after the 32-year-old pulled out of the national squad for the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland. "No, we didn't decide at the start of the season to do this now," he said. "After the Stoke game, Frank was in a lot of pain. "So he decided, after talking to the club doctor, to resolve and remove the problem immediately." Meanwhile, Ancelotti has spoken about bringing 'felicity' to Chelsea supporters after the champions' unerring start to the season. The West London side racked up 103 goals last campaign and the former AC Milan boss is happy to bring 'joy' to football lovers alike. He told The Mail on Sunday: "Our aim is to play football to give joy, to give felicity to the people, to the fans and not just the Chelsea fans."