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Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell set for ankle scan, manager Frank Lampard confirms
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Published 22/12/2020 at 09:28 GMT
The England defender is doubtful for the meeting with Arsenal on Saturday after turning his ankle in a collision with Jarrod Bowen. Chilwell's fellow full-back Reece James missed the game with West Ham and is also unlikely to be fit to face the Gunners. "We hope their injuries are not that bad and they will be in and around the games over Christmas."
Ben Chilwell of Chelsea leaves the field of play injured, Chelsea v West Ham United, Premier League, Stamford Bridge, London December 21,
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Frank Lampard has confirmed Chelsea full-back Ben Chilwell will undergo a scan on his ankle after picking up an injury in Monday's 3-0 win over West Ham United.
Chilwell turned his ankle in a collision with West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen, and attempted to play on following treatment but was substituted on 10 minutes.
The England man will undergo tests on his right ankle, but manager Lampard feels he is unlikely to be fit to face Arsenal on Saturday.
"I expect he'll be doubtful for Arsenal. He turned his ankle and tried to carry on but it was too painful," Lampard said. "We'll have a scan to try and see how bad the injury is. We'll update after."
Reece James was also ruled out of the game against West Ham due to a knee injury but Lampard - who backed misfiring striker Tim Werner following another scoring blank - said he hoped to have both his full-backs fit ahead of a packed festive schedule.
"Reece and Chilly have been doing really well, we hope their injuries are not that bad and they will be in and around the games over Christmas," Lampard added following the win at Stamford Bridge.
Monday's victory moved Chelsea up to fifth on 25 points, six adrift of leaders Liverpool.
(With additional reporting from Reuters)
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