 Lampard was substituted in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Stoke
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Frank Lampard will miss England's opening Euro 2012 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland, with Chelsea club-mate John Terry also doubtful.
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti said after the Blues' 2-0 win over Stoke that Lampard is to have a hernia operation next week while Terry has a leg injury.
"Lampard will not play as he needs surgery and Terry has not been training properly all week," stated Ancelotti.
Bobby Zamora and Peter Crouch are also doubts after picking up knocks.
But it is the injuries to key players Lampard and Terry that will cause England boss Fabio Capello most concern ahead of the matches against Bulgaria at Wembley on Friday, 3 September and in Switzerland four days later, the team's first competitive action since their 4-1 defeat by Germany in last-16 of the 2010 World Cup.
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Ancelotti revealed that Lampard, who missed a penalty before being substituted against the Potters, would definitely not play in either England qualifier.
"It is a very easy surgery but he has started to feel pain and he needs to have the operation. We have already spoken with the national team to explain the situation," said Chelsea's Italian boss.
Blues captain Terry completed 90 minutes against Stoke but appeared to be limping for much of the second half.
"Terry has a problem on his left leg, this week he was not able to train every day. I don't know if he will be fit for England," added Ancelotti.
Zamora scored for Fulham against Blackpool in front of the watching Capello in a 2-2 draw at Bloomfield Road but was taken off by Cottagers manager Mark Hughes.
"Bobby went really stiff at half-time, he thought it was just a bang on the muscle and went out again. But he could not shake it off. I think he must be a doubt [for England] unfortunately," stated Hughes.
Fulham goalkeeper David Stockdale, who is believed to be a candidate for England, is also likely to be ruled out after going over on his ankle.
"He has got to be a doubt," Hughes added. "It will be a real shame if he cannot stay with the group if he is picked."
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp also revealed that Crouch suffered a suspected broken rib in their 1-0 home defeat by Wigan.
"He was in agony at half-time. He's not sure if he's broken a rib but he was in pain," said Redknapp.
Fellow Spurs striker Jermain Defoe was also set to miss the England games to undergo groin surgery, but will wait to see if he suffers any reaction to playing against Wigan before a decision is made.
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