Blues shoot down Lampard reports

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

The England star has not missed a single training session since he collected the minor knock during their pre-season tour of America and is almost certain to be included in Jose Mourinho's side for Sunday's Community Shield showdown with Manchester United.

A Chelsea spokesperson confirmed: "Contrary to speculation, Frank has only suffered a minor injury - sustained over three weeks ago whilst training in Los Angeles. The injury has not required any painkilling injections nor affected Frank's ability to play or to take part in any one of Chelsea's training sessions."

Meanwhile, Brazilian defender Alex has been granted a work permit. The defender, who opted to fly home last Sunday even though he was cleared to enter the country, will now return to Britain to discuss personal terms with the club and undergo a medical with a view to completing a transfer from PSV Eindhoven.

A Chelsea spokesperson said: "At a hearing, Alex was granted a work permit. He still has to agree personal terms with Chelsea Football Club and have a medical."

The signing of Alex will take Chelsea's summer arrivals to five following Steve Sidwell, Florent Malouda, Claudio Pizarro and Tal Ben Haim.