Lampard's NY City debut on hold

Frank Lampard will have to wait for his New York City FC debut after being ruled out of Sunday's match against Toronto with a calf injury.

The former Chelsea captain, who completed his move to New York from Manchester City this summer, picked up a knock in training as his new club prepare for their 19th MLS game of the season.

Lampard said: "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.

"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 of 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.

"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."

New York City's next Eastern Conference fixture after Toronto takes place against New England Revolution in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Saturday July 18.