Chelsea boss Frank Lampard admits N'Golo Kante is out of the FA Cup semifinal against Manchester United on Saturday.
Lampard had previously raised hopes that the midfielder could play a role in the last-four clash, having said Kante "had a chance" of making it when speaking ahead of their victory over Norwich.
"The squad is okay but N'Golo Kante won't be fit for the match," he told reporters on Friday. "Other than that we have a few niggles."
Chelsea are going toe-to-toe with United in the league as well as the cup, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men breathing down the necks of those at Stamford Bridge in a bid to secure a Champions League spot.
Lampard is aware just how much of a threat they pose going into Sunday's game.
"We know they are playing well," said the Blues boss.
"They have the most potent front three in pure numbers. Of course, Bruno [Fernandes] is a huge threat."
