Chelsea boss Avram Grant has confirmed Frank Lampard missed training this week to remain with his family and he is unlikely to figure in his plans for tonight's match at Everton.

"It is a personal matter with Frank," Grant said. "I tell the players all the time that football is very important but sometimes there are things that need to be taken care of.

"This is more important and I understand that. I hope everything will be okay.

"Frank has not been training he has been at hospital with his mum. I know the feeling and it is not good."