Chelsea win marred by injury

An injury to goalkeeper Peter Cech cast a cloud over Chelsea's victory over Olympiacos in the Champions League.

The 25-year-old was not involved in the 3-0 win over the Greeks and is expected to have a scan to determine the extent of the ankle problem he picked up in training.

"We hope it won't be for long," said Chelsea boss Avram Grant.

Carlo Cudicini, Cech's deputy, had a fairly straightforward return to action as Chelsea joined Arsenal and Manchester United in the last eight of Europe's elite club competition.

Although Olympiacos were woeful, Grant was encouraged that the result was another response to the recent Carling Cup final defeat to Tottenham.

Grant said: "I have confidence in my team. We showed since then character and good attitude. That is what is important. It's what I like."

Frank Lampard was upset after picking up a second-half booking for diving, and he protested his innocence after the final whistle.

"He (the referee) said it was because I threw my arms up," Lampard said. "I was asking for a penalty but I don't mind not being given a penalty."

Lampard is now relishing the prospect of all four English teams being in the quarter-finals, providing Liverpool protect their 2-0 lead over Inter Milan next week.

He added: "What will be will be. If all four of us go through - and Liverpool are in a good position - there will be a great chance of an all-English match.

"It's obviously great for England if we're all in there but if we draw one we will have to deal with it."

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