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Chelsea boss Mourinho cautious with Lampard fitness

Frank Lampard's fitness will not be risked on Chelsea's tour of Asia, boss Jose Mourinho has said. "I don't want to risk," Mourinho said.

"It is such a long pre-season we don't need to risk, especially on these pitches, which are not the best quality pitches. If on Sunday he is not 100 per cent, I am not risking him.

"He is an important player for us."

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