Source: Daily_Mail
Frank Lampard's Chelsea injury misery drags on but Didier Drogba set to return for Wolves clash
Hernia: Star midfielder Frank Lampard has been out of action for Chelsea and England since August 28[LNB]Frank Lampard will remain a frustrated by-stander as Chelsea look to extend their lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League this weekend when struggling Wolves visit Stamford Bridge. [LNB]While striker Didier Drogba is ready to return after missing the last two games with a virus, Lampard continues to work on the comeback trail. England midfielder Lampard has been out of action since August 28 following a hernia operation, but is slowly closing in on full fitness. [LNB]'Frank is progressing really well,' assistant first-team coach Paul Clement confirmed. 'He had a terrific session earlier in the week with [assistant fitness coach] Chris Jones doing some individual work. He is really pushing himself. [LNB]'Frank is very frustrated and can't wait to get back. We have missed him and we look forward to him returning.'[LNB] While Drogba will give manager Carlo Ancelotti fresh options in attack, with Alex also not yet able to return to the first-team fold as he recovers from a thigh problem, it will again be something of a makeshift backline. [LNB]Branislav Ivanovic, though, has enjoyed the experience of playing alongside captain John Terry at the heart of the defence. [LNB]'To play with John is a great experience for every player,' said the Serbia international, whose usual position is on the right. 'He gives to every player great confidence and I just try with him to give my best on the pitch.'[LNB] Brazilian midfielder Ramires missed the midweek Champions League victory over Spartak Moscow because of an ankle injury, but should be back in contention. [LNB] Top Drog: Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is ready to return to action[LNB]Striker Salomon Kalou played his first game since sustaining a thigh strain in the Carling Cup defeat against Newcastle last month and produced an impressive display at Luzhniki Stadium - the venue of Chelsea's heartbreaking Champions League final penalty shoot-out defeat to Manchester United in 2008. [LNB]Blues captain Terry paid tribute to the support of the travelling fans in Moscow. The England defender hopes another victory over the Russians at Stamford Bridge next month would enable Ancelotti to give some of his players a welcome breather. [LNB]'The support we get up and down the country is brilliant and it is especially so when you come to places like Russia. It is tiring enough for us players, but when the fans have to get up and go in to do a nine-to-five job it is great and we want to show our support to them as they do to us,' the centre-back said. [LNB]Terry added: 'It would be very good to qualify early with the games coming thick and fast in the Premier League. With not only us, but other sides picking up injuries it will be nice if we can get the job done early on and maybe we can then rest a few players.'[LNB] Where next for Wayne Rooney? Simon Jones analyses the contenders...City and Chelsea ready to pounce as Alves' Barca talks hit stalemateWin VIP tickets for Chelsea v Wolves courtesy of BT VisionCHELSEA FC
