Frank Lampard debut delayed after New York City star suffers injury in training

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Frank Lampard was expected to make debut for new club on Sunday
But a late injury has seen him ruled out of clash with Toronto
Lampard may now have to wait until next week to play for NYCFC
Former Chelsea and Manchester City star is 'hugely disappointed'
Lampard 'was desperate to play a role' but advised to rest his calf

Published: 17:07 EST, 10 July 2015 | Updated: 05:08 EST, 11 July 2015

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Frank Lampard's eagerly awaited debut for New York City has been delayed after the former Chelsea midfielder picked up a leg injury in training.

Lampard had been expected to make his Major League Soccer bow in Sunday's match against Toronto FC, but suffered a calf strain while preparing for the Yankee Stadium encounter.

Chelsea's all-time leading goalscorer, who played for Manchester City during the 2014-15 Premier League season after leaving the Blues at the end of the previous campaign, could now feature in next Sunday's game against New England Revolution.

Frank Lampard has confirmed that he will not be fit to make his debut against Toronto on Sunday

Lampard and new team-mate Andrea Pirlo have been unveiled to fans but Lampard is yet to play

Frank Lampard: Delighted to be in same team Villa and Pirlo

'I'm hugely disappointed to be missing out on Sunday's game, which I have been really looking forward to. 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,' Lampard told his club's official website.

'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.

'As I say, it's personally very disappointing for me but these things happen in football. The good news is that I should be back in full training next week.

Lampard said he was 'hugely disappointed' to be out of the clash but hopes to be fit in time for next week

'While I was desperate to play a role on Sunday, I have to take the advice of our medical team to let it heal and not risk further injury so I can get back on the pitch and play a full role as soon as possible.'

The former England midfielder signed for the then newly formed MLS side in July last year but delayed his stateside arrival to help City finish runners-up to Chelsea in the recently-completed Premier League campaign.