Frank Lampard has revealed that Christian Pulisic picked up an injury in training before Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in Sunday’s FA Cup third round tie.

Pulisic was not included in Chelsea’s matchday squad and instead watched on from the stands at Stamford Bridge as Lampard’s side booked their place in the fourth round of the competition.

Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ross Barkley scored at either end of the first half as the Blues cruised to a comfortable win.

Speaking after the match, Lampard confirmed to Chelsea TV that “Christian Pulisic got injured yesterday in training”.

The Metro reports that the United States international was seen walking around at Stamford Bridge with ease, though, so there are hopes the injury is not too severe.

Lampard was disappointed that Chelsea failed to add to their two goals in the second half and singled out Hudson-Odoi for praise after the win.

“These games are not easy. When they make changes it does not mean it’s an easier game,” the Chelsea manager told BBC Sport.

“We got our two goals and it was very comfortable but did we push on from that and create and score more goals? No, we didn’t and I would’ve liked to have scored some more.

“I was particularly pleased for Callum [Hudson-Odoi], he has had a bad injury, is getting himself fit and getting sharper. His goal was an early settler for us.

“There were performances around the pitch that were good and we need that.”

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