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The England midfielder was substituted after 70 minutes against Liverpool in his first game back following a five-week lay-off with several thigh injuries. Questions were raised about his match fitness after a sluggish performance following a considerable period on the sidelines, but the 29-year-old insists he is ready for the challenges ahead.

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"I feel very good; mentally I am very happy to be back and training with the lads and playing," said Lampard. "I feel fresh and ready to go."

He is set to play against Huddersfield in the FA Cup fifth-round clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday as he looks to stake a claim for inclusion for the tougher matches ahead.

Chelsea have a potentially defining part of their season coming up as they resume their Champions League campaign in Olympiakos next week before facing Tottenham in the Carling Cup Final. Avram Grant's side then face a tricky looking Premier League trip to Lampard's former club West Ham - a match he will desperately want to be involved in.

Lampard has been a hugely important figure for Chelsea but getting back in the side could be made more complicated by the form of Michael Ballack.

The German has shone in recent weeks and Lampard admits his time on the sidelines has been infuriating. "It has been very frustrating," added Lampard.

"When you've been out injured you can't even mix with the lads that much and you're spending long days at the training ground. I haven't ever had that really and now I realise what other players have had."