Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson Odoi will soon return from injuries, says Lampard

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has confirmed that both Callum Hudson Odoi and Hakim Ziyech will soon be available to return after suffering injuries. Both wingers suffered hamstring injuries. While Ziyech limped off in the match against Leeds United wherein Chelsea won 3-1, Callum Hudson Odoi hampered his hamstring during training.

Hakim Ziyech and Hudson Odoi set to return

Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw against Krasnodar in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night at Stamford Bridge. The London giant’s still managed to top the league after an impressive run of games. Had they won against Krasnodar in the final game, it would’ve resulted in their highest ever point tally in the group stages of the UEFA Champions League (16).

Speaking in a conference Frank Lampard said Both players are hopefully going to be fit for a week on Wednesday,” Lampard told a post-match media conference.

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“They had scans which are showing the injuries will be two weeks, so that’s positive, particularly with Hakim. With Callum we didn’t know what to expect when he got injured in training a couple of days ago.”

Chelsea will be facing Everton next in the Premier League during the weekend and will be missing their creative genius in Hakim Ziyech. Frank Lampard speaking with the media said he was particularly impressed with the performance of Billy Gilmour against the Russian opponents.

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