Source: Team_Talk
Lampard to return for Reds showdown
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti expects midfielder Frank Lampard to be available for Sunday's clash with Liverpool at Anfield.[LNB] The influential 32-year-old has missed the club's last 11 matches with a groin injury.[LNB]The Blues have maintained their fine form even without Lampard, but they have now received a shot in the arm ahead of Sunday's mouthwatering trip to Anfield.[LNB]Ancelotti is ruling Lampard out of featuring in Wednesday's Champions League clash with Spartak Moscow as the fixture is too soon.[LNB]The Italian is relishing having the midfielder back among his ranks, stating he is likely to come straight into his starting XI.[LNB]"Lampard started training with the team last week," explained Ancelotti.[LNB]"I don't think he will be ready for Wednesday but for the next game in the Premier League against Liverpool.[LNB]"I hope he will come back quickly because we need to have this kind of player - he is a fantastic player.[LNB]"Now the team without Lampard is doing very well. But when he comes back I think we will have him straight into the team.[LNB]"We have a lot of games, we have a game every three days and all the players will be involved."
