SubscribeChelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has confirmed he has overcome a knee problem and will be fit for Saturday’s FA Cup final against Everton.
The England international had been struggling with the complaint during the week but has returned to training ahead of Wembley’s showpiece.
Lampard is eagerly anticipating the encounter, which will be manager Guus Hiddink’s last game in charge, as the Blues look to lift their first silverware since 2007.
“Yes, I am fit. I have just had a bit of a niggle with my knee but I feel fit and ready to go,” said Lampard. “I think it is always hard to call cup finals. Everton are a very disciplined team and work hard to stop you playing.
“We will try and play our usual football, we have been playing very well lately. But who knows how the game is going to pan out?
“FA Cups are always huge events, especially against a team like Everton. The occasion, the fans, the worldwide stage - it is always a huge game.” …{+}
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Posted on June 5th, 2009 at 16:21A great result with Chelsea’s class coming through.