HAKIM ZIYECH and Callum Hudson-Odoi will only be out injured for two weeks, according to Chelsea boss Frank Lampard.
Moroccan Ziyech hobbled off with a hamstring problem during Saturday’s 3-1 win against Leeds at Stamford Bridge.
Calllum Hudson-Odoi’s hamstring issue should only see him miss a fortnightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Hakim Ziyech limped off during Chelsea’s win against Leeds but will also only be out for two weeksCredit: Eddie Keogh Telegraph Media Group
And England international Hudson-Odoi also picked up a hamstring injury in training ahead of Tuesday night’s 1-1 home Champions League draw with Krasnodar.
But both forwards have been assessed by Chelsea’s medical staff and Lampard is confident they will not be out for long.
Chelsea officially guaranteed top spot in Group E against the Russians on Tuesday and speaking after the game, Lampard said: “Both players are hopefully going to be out for around two weeks.
“They had scans yesterday and their injuries are showing that they will be about two weeks.
“I think that’s positive. Particularly with Hakim it’s positive.
“With Callum we didn’t know what to expect. It was an injury he got in training a couple of days ago.”
The lay-offs mean Lampard will be forced to change his starting lineup for his side’s visit to Everton on Saturday night.
Kai Havertz slotted in on the right wing against Krasnodar and could do the same at Goodison Park.
Frank Lampard gave injury updates after his team’s 1-1 draw with Krasnodar Credit: AFP or licensors
Or Timo Werner could also be deployed out wide again with Tammy Abraham playing through the middle.
Despite the short term injury woes, Lampard was pleased with his team as they qualified from their Champions League group unbeaten.
He added: “I was happy. It was a tough game to navigate.
“Nothing on it as such other than our own attitude and how we perform and how we approach and I thought our attitude was great.
“No injuries, minutes for players, Billy Gilmour back in the side.
“Tino Anjurin debut at this level, so all around I’m very content.”
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