He has suffered a suspected broken wrist in training - from a Wayne Rooney shot.
Any suggestion that England boss Steve McClaren has used the injury to placate the English media who were demanding a change in midfield, and in particular the dropping from the side of Lampard is nothing more simple than malicious gossip.
Any suggestions that Chelsea would want to protect Lamps ahead of Saturday's Premiership match against Watford and thus put pressure on the England camp is again unfounded and should be treated with the contempt it deserves.