Press Conference: Frank Lampard provides injury update, speaks about Havertz and Abraham

Chelsea travel to Bramall Lane to face Sheffield United knowing that a sixth win in seven Premier League games will edge them a step closer to qualification for the Champions League. However, the Blades welcome the Blues to Yorkshire having put together a three-match unbeaten streak, leaving the club just one point adrift of sixth-placed Wolves. Ahead of the game, the Blues boss Frank Lampard has faced the press. Lampard has said, Gilmour will be out for several months. "Billy Gilmour had an operation on his knee this morning, so out for maybe 3-4 months. I am disappointed, as is he. I spoke with him yesterday and giving him support. He is a tough boy, but he should be pleased with what he has done this season. His attitude will get him back as soon as he can. His character for me is fantastic, especially with his age. He will put in the work and the rehab. We will be there for him," he said. N'Golo Kante is not fit, Fikayo Tomori is also out of the squad, while Mateo Kovacic is in the squad. On Kante's injury, Lampard said: "I would see how we are pre-season, but this season he missed pre-season. We will just have to take stock. This one is a small injury." Lampard was asked about Tammy Abraham's contract: "I don't want to get into clauses in contract. But he is not at a critical stage of his contract." "I haven't seen much change, because he is a very positive lad in his personality. I am pleased for him to break that drought and I hope that his confidence has taken a nice boost. This is his Premier League breakthrough season, really, and he has taken it on well. It's up to him about how he takes that forward." Chelsea boss was also asked about interest in Kai Havertz: "It's not something I want to broach right now. My focus is on the matches." The Blues boss also spoke about Jorginho. "I'm very pleased and it's what I expect from players. You can go through moments in a season and you have to be strong, that's why I made him vice-captain," he said.

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Source: Football.london

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