Frank Lampard remains hopeful making Chelsea big match against Manchester City.
The Chelsea midfielder planned to be fit to face West Ham after missing two England games to have the operation but he is still working to strengthen a weak abductor muscle.
Lampard will not play against Newcastle in the Carling Cup and is now hoping to return at Manchester City on Saturday.
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