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Chelsea manager ​Lampard denies Rudiger fitness claim

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has ruled out several players from their game against Watford in the Premier League.

The Blues are facing a Hornets side that is in the bottom three of the Premier League.

But Lampard will have to shuffle his pack, as he is still without Antonio Rudiger and N'Golo Kante for the game.

He spoke about them during his press conference.

"He's not fit," said Lampard of Rudiger.

"I saw the quotes but there's a miscommunication somewhere and he's going to see a consultant on Monday because he has an ongoing issue in his pelvic area which is bothering him.

"We'll have to wait until then for a further update.

"N'Golo is close. He's working with the team now and will possibly be ready for Ajax next week."

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