This archive report was first published on 11 January 2020.
Chelsea's Premier League title hopes have taken a hit with the news that star player Christian Pulisic will be out for weeks due to a nasty adductor injury.
The 21-year-old American striker suffered the injury in training the day before Chelsea's FA Cup third round victory over Nottingham Forest.
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard confirmed the news at a press conference on the eve of the team's home clash with struggling Burnley, saying Pulisic will be out for a few weeks.
"He was injured in training the day before Nottingham Forest, it's an injury to his adductor, a tendon injury," Lampard explained.
"It's disappointing for us. We'll have to see how quickly he recovers as it's a nasty injury, he was in pain at the time."
Chelsea have a five-point cushion over fifth-placed Manchester United, but the injury to Pulisic will be a significant blow to their chances of securing a Champions League spot.
Meanwhile, Chelsea's veteran French striker Olivier Giroud is reportedly on the verge of a move to Serie A outfit Inter Milan, managed by former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.
When asked whether Chelsea need to buy someone before Giroud is permitted to leave, Lampard replied, "Not necessarily."
"With Ollie the situation is, if it's right for everybody, and first and foremost that's us as the club, then we'll look at whether he can leave the club," he added.
"He's been a great professional here, who has continued to train professionally without many opportunities."
