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.
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 torecover 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.
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.
