Frank Lampard hints at CSKA Moscow inclusion

Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard has suggested that he could be fit enough to feature in Wednesday evening's Champions League group encounter against CSKA Moscow.

The 36-year-old has been sidelined since he suffered a thigh injury during the 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on October 18.

However, despite reports that he could be out of action until December, Lampard has revealed that the problem was not as bad as first feared.

"I'm not far off selection. Fingers crossed, if all goes well over the next couple of days, I'll be back in contention," he told the club's official website.

"I had a small injury in my thigh - an old injury I'd disturbed slightly. It wasn't as bad as I'd first feared but you have to be very careful with muscle injuries. That was the issue."

Lampard, who is on loan with the Premier League champions from New York City, has scored four goals in his six outings this term.