Lampard says Pulisic suffered injury before Chelsea’s victory over Nottingham Forest (Metro)

Frank Lampard has revealed that Christian Pulisic picked up an injury in training before Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

Pulisic, 21, played 66 minutes as Chelsea drew with Brighton on Wednesday night and was expected to feature in Sunday’s FA Cup third-round tie.

But Pulisic was not included in Chelsea’s matchday squad and instead watched on from the stands at Stamford Bridge as Lampard’s side booked their place in the fourth round of the competition.

Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ross Barkley scored at either end of the first half as the Blues cruised to a comfortable win. Read more

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