CHELSEA star Callum Hudson-Odoi has been ruled for the huge clash with Manchester City – but Christian Pulisic has been deemed fit.
Frank Lampard has revealed the England winger, 19, is a major doubt for Saturday night’s clash with a hamstring issue, but there was a positive update on Pulisic.
How Chelsea could line-up for Man City with Pulisic fit but Hudson-Odoi out
Hudson-Odoi has been ruled out of the Man City game, but Pulisic is fitCredit: EPA
The in-form American, 21, returned to training this week following a knock of his own and is now expected to play against the reigning champions.
Chelsea go into the 5.30pm kick-off at the Etihad one place and one point above City having won their last six Premier League matches.
Lampard would have been expected to start Hudson-Odoi, with Pulisic thought to be the one struggling with an injury.
But now it seems Pulisic will look to keep up his red-hot form having scored five times in his last five games – including a hat-trick against Burnley last month.
The American stayed in London over the international break in an attempt to recover from a hip injury he picked up in the 2-0 win over Palace.
Meanwhile, Antonio Rudiger is also set to miss out on the Man City game as he continues his recovery from an operation.
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Ross Barkley will also face a late fitness test after he was forced to miss the international break with an ankle injury.
Lampard will have a big decision to make who he plays at right-back.
Reece James came in for his first Premier League start in their last outing but the boss may want to go with Azpilicueta for his experience.
This Saturday’s Premier league sees West Ham take on Tottenham and Manchester City v Chelsea
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
