LONDON (Reuters) - Frank Lampard is proud to be leading Chelsea back into the Champions League but will be without defender Antonio Rudiger for Tuesday's clash with Valencia at Stamford Bridge.
The club's record scorer is preparing for his first game in the competition as a manager, having replaced Maurizio Sarri.
Lampard is also without fellow defender Emerson Palmieri while midfielders N'Golo Kante and Callum Hudson-Odoi are not yet match fit despite returning from injuries. However, the former England midfielder is under no illusions about the size of the task, with Chelsea in Group H alongside Valencia, last season's semi-finalists Ajax Amsterdam and Lille.
They crushed Wolves 5-2 away in the Premier League on Saturday thanks to a hat-trick by 21-year-old striker Tammy Abraham and with teenage midfielder Mason Mount also on target. He is joint-top scorer in the Premier League this season with seven goals, alongside Manchester City's Sergio Aguero.
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