With qualification to the next phase of the UEFA Champions League not at stake anymore, Lampard can rest some key players for the upcoming clash away at Everton. Ahead of the game, we take a look at some of the latest Chelsea news.

Lampard confirms two starts against Krasnodar

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has confirmed that Billy Gilmour and Kepa Arrizabalaga are in line for stars against Krasnodar in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. The Blues are through to the next round, and Lampard confirmed that he wants to give his second string a go in Europe’s elite competition.

Speaking ahead of the game, Lampard said;

He added on the Spanish goalkeeper,

The Englishman said on Billy Gilmour;

Two Chelsea stars ruled out of UCL clash

Lampard confirmed that star forward Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi are both ruled out for Chelsea’s clash against Krasnodar. The Moroccan international was subbed off the pitch against Leeds after picking up what appeared to be a hamstring injury, which was confirmed by the manager. Speaking on his injury and adaptation period at the club, Lampard explained;

The Englishman continued,

Confirming Hudson-Odoi’s injury, the former midfielder explained;

Chelsea set to reject offers for Hudson-Odoi

Chelsea are not interested in allowing star man Callum Hudson-Odoi to depart the club in the near future, as per The Athletic. The winger has barely managed to feature for Lampard’s side this season, having accumulated just 14 minutes over the last five gameweeks. In fact, he’s managed only one start in the league so far this season.

With the UEFA Euros on the horizon, Hudson-Odoi is keen to work his way into Gareth Southgate’s plans and is hopeful of receiving regular game time. Bayern Munich came close to signing him last summer until he signed a new deal which is said to be worth up to £120,000-a-week. With Chelsea unwilling to let him leave, it remains to be seen if his game time increases at Stamford Bridge.

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