Lampard granted compassionate leave

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Lampard is set to miss the Barclays Premier League title showdown against Manchester United on Saturday and it is also uncertain whether he will feature in Wednesday night's Champions League semi-final second leg, with the tie delicately poised at 1-1.

A statement from Chelsea read: "The club will be offering all the support it can to Frank and his family at this time."

The statement continued: "Everybody at Chelsea Football Club is absolutely devastated to hear the tragic news of the passing away of Pat Lampard, Frank's mother.

"Our sincerest and deepest condolences go out to Frank, his father Frank senior, sisters Natalie and Claire, and to their immediate family and friends."

Lampard was touched by the support he has received from his club and other well-wishers.

A statement from Lampard's agent, Steve Kutner, read: "Frank would like to acknowledge and say thank you for the compassion shown to him by the manager Avram Grant and all the staff at Chelsea during what has been a terribly traumatic period for him and his family.

"Frank and his family would also like to thank all the people who have been inundating them with wishes of support."