Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says he'll be careful with Callum Hudson-Odoi's return.

Hudson-Odoi made his first start for the Blues since April during Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie with Grimsby after recovering from a serious Achilles injury.

He is expected to feature in the Premier League for the first time this season when Chelsea host Brighton on Saturday, but Lampard admitted he will be cautious with the teenager after his five months on the sidelines.

"I will be careful with Callum, considering the type of injury he had," said Lampard.

"That's not to say he can't play a major part in tomorrow's game or a slightly lesser one.

"I will have to see on its merits with a bit of Callum's personal injury situation in my mind as well."