Lampard sidelined 'for a few weeks'

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard will be out of action for “a few weeks” after scans revealed he had torn his right thigh muscle, the club has announced.

Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard could be back playing “within a few weeks” after scans revealed he had torn his right thigh muscle, the club has announced.

Lampard picked up the injury during the 4-4 draw with Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on St Stephen's Day.