How Chelsea will line up against Watford with Christian Pulisic and Callum Hudson-Odoi proving Lampard’s biggest dilemma
CHELSEA boss Frank Lampard has admitted he faces a selection dilemma on the flank for the trip to Watford.
Christian Pulisic is likely to get the nod after his stunning hat-trick in their last Prem clash, a 4-2 win at Burnley.
Callum Hudson-Odoi, Pedro and Willian will likely battle for the spot on the other wing.
Lampard also dismissed suggestions defender Antonio Rudiger is ready to return from injury after the player declared himself fit.
The centre-half has endured an injury-plagued start to the season and managed just one appearance under Lampard.
The 26-year-old Germany international, who underwent knee surgery during the summer before sustaining a pelvic problem, has been quoted as saying he was available to boost the Blues' options ahead of Saturday's game at Watford.
RUDIGER NOT FIT
But Lampard told a press conference: "No, he's not fit. I saw the quotes, whether there was a miscommunication somewhere, he's not fit.
"He's going to see a consultant on Monday because he has an ongoing issue in his pelvic area which is bothering him so I was a bit surprised by the quotes, it's a miscommunication, he's not there."
The game will also come too quick for N'Golo Kante, while Ross Barkley and Andreas Christensen are also likely to miss out.
Chelsea's seven-match winning run in all competitions was ended by Tuesday's 2-1 Carabao Cup loss to Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.
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Lampard is keen to quickly bounce back but will not be underestimating winless Watford.
He added: "We saw what they did last year, getting big results and regularly being a very strong team and making the FA Cup final.
"We cannot underestimate the team that will be hurting because they haven't won for a while and will have every ambition to try and win this game, so I certainly have even more focus on what we need to do."
