Jose Mourinho to take no risks with Chelsea midfielder

 
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2 August 2013

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will take no risks with the fitness of Frank Lampard as he begins his recovery from an Achilles injury.

Lampard is doubtful for Chelsea's opening match and could well prove instrumental throughout the rest of the campaign.

The England international is set to play a bit-part role in the squad's pre-season tour of the US. Lampard did not feature at all while the team were in Asia.

Mourinho told the Daily Star: "Frank is recovering but of course we don't want to take risks.

"Hopefully he plays - I won't say the second match but maybe the third or fourth."

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