New York City FC fans will have to wait a little longer to see Designated Player Frank Lampard make his debut in NYCFC colors.
The English legend has been ruled out of Sunday's clash with Toronto FC at Yankee Stadium (3 pm ET, ESPN) after picking up a calf strain in training, the club announced on Friday.
“I’m hugely disappointed to be missing out on Sunday’s game, which I have been really looking forward to,” Lampard told NYCFC.com. “I’ve been feeling great in training and have loved working with the squad. Unfortunately I sustained a small strain to my calf during a session.
“Whilst I’ve been taking it day by day since then and have been involved in light training, I’ve just been advised by the medical team that it needs a few days’ rest for it to heal fully.”
Lampard described himself as “desperate to play a role” against TFC, but added that he expects to resume full training next week.
