Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says Frank Lampard will be out for "between two to three days" but he will be fit to face former club Chelsea next weekend.

Lampard suffered a hip injury during the 2-0 friendly victory over German side Hamburg in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

There were initially concerns that the 36-year-old midfielder could miss the top-of-the-table Premier League clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on January 31.

Pellegrini revealed the former Blues star is a doubt for the FA Cup fourth-round tie against Middlesbrough at the Etihad Stadium this Saturday, but he will be fit for the vital clash with Chelsea.