Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that Frank Lampard will miss Wednesday's clash with CSKA Moscow in the Champions League.
The midfielder has sat out City's last four matches after picking up a thigh injury while in action last month.
However, the 36-year-old is expected to be in contention on Saturday when the Blues travel to Queens Park Rangers in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, defender Eliaquim Mangala is back in the squad following a hip problem, but Aleksandar Kolarov will be absent after being ruled out for a month with a calf strain.
City welcome CSKA to the Etihad Stadium knowing that anything other than a win is likely to severely damage their chances of reaching the last 16 of the Champions League.
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Jack Prescott
Jack Prescott
