Lampard set for early return to face Hammers

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Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti expects Frank Lampard to be fit for their next Premier League game against West Ham United.The midfielder was forced to miss England's Euro 2012 double-header against Bulgaria and Switzerland following hernia surgery.

Lampard was substituted during the 2-0 victory over Stoke City on August 28 after reporting discomfort.The Chelsea medical staff decided to send the 32-year-old for surgery during the two-week international break and Lampard is now expected to be fit for their next match on September 11."For sure, Frank will be fit for the West Ham game," confirmed Ancelotti.

Ancelotti also dismissed reports Chelsea postponed Lampard's operation to ensure he did not miss any games for his club, the former AC Milan boss insisted it only became clear the England international needed to go under the knife after the 2-0 victory over Stoke.

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