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Calf problem shouldn't force Lampard to miss Bolton

ESPNsoccernet staff
January 20, 2011
Frank Lampard has been limited to just nine starts all season © Getty Images
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Chelsea have confirmed that Frank Lampard has suffered a calf injury, although it is not expected to keep him out of Monday's game at Bolton.

The 32-year-old spent three-and-a-half months on the sidelines earlier this season with groin and hamstring problems after being injured in the 2-0 win over Stoke City in August. He has made only six starts since returning, and a total of nine starts all season.

The Blues have won just two of their last ten Premier League matches, leaving their hopes of defending their crown in tatters.

If the problem worsens, losing a player who scored 22 Premier League goals last season will be a huge blow to Ancelotti's hopes of salvaging something from the season.

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