Grieving Lampard to miss clash
25/04/2008 19:38  - (SA)  

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London - Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard will not face Manchester United on Saturday, it emerged on Friday.

The England international has been granted compassionate leave following the death of his mother on Thursday.

He had spent much of the last fortnight by her bedside as she battled pneumonia.

Michael Essien returns to the Chelsea squad for the game, having missed Tuesday's Champions League semi-final against Liverpool through suspension.

United look likely to have defender Nemanja Vidic back after a stomach complaint.

Chelsea trail United by three points at the top of the table, with three games of the season remaining. - Sapa-dpa

- SAPA

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