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Chelsea XI vs Man City: Predicted lineup, team news and Frank Lampard's latest injury list

Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic is available to face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this evening after recovering from a hip injury.

Pulisic missed international duty with the United States after being substituted with 10 minutes remaining of Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Crystal Palace on November 9.

However, Frank Lampard confirmed on Friday that the 21-year-old has been training and is in contention for the weekend.

Ross Barkley missed England’s Euro 2020 wins over Montenegro and Kosovo due to an ankle injury but the Blues are hopeful the midfielder will be fit in time to face City.

Three Lions team-mate Callum Hudson-Odoi did feature against Kosovo and is considered doubtful as the result of a hamstring issue sustained in Pristina.

Jorginho is available again after serving a one-match suspension against Palace for picking up five yellow cards this season.

Antonio Rudiger continues his rehabilitation from a groin problem and is not due back until next month while Ruben Loftus-Cheek is also unavailable with a long-term Achilles injury.

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Possible Chelsea XI (4-3-3): Kepa; Azpilicueta, Zouma, Tomori, Emerson; Kante, Jorginho, Mount; Willian, Abraham, Pulisic.

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