Frank Lampard has said he's "gutted" that Chelsea captain John Terry will miss the Champions League final.
Lampard will lead the side at Bayern Munichs Allianz Arena next month after Terry was dismissed within the 3-2 aggregate win over Barcelona.
The britain midfielder believes Terrys challenge on Alexis Sanchez looked worse than it was.
Lampard said: "Im gutted for him because we all know Chelseas in his heart. There has been no real malice in it."
Chelseas missing finalists
John Terry: May be forced to observe in Munich after driving a knee into the back of Alexis Sanchez.
Branislav Ivanovic: Talked his way out of appearing within the final when booked for dissent for reaction to the award of a penalty for Didier Drogbas foul on Cesc Fabregas.
Ramires: His audacious chip over Victor Valdes came after he was booked for dissent late within the first half.
Raul Meireles: Can pay a heavy price for the 90th-minute booking he received for a late sliding tackle on Javier Mascherano.
Branislav Ivanovic, Ramires and Raul Meireles also are suspended for the ultimate in Munich on 19 May after each was booked as Chelsea came back from 2-0 behind on Tuesday to advance.
But Lampard said that the trio, together with Terry, who later apologised to fans, deserved huge credit for taking part in their part within the Blues progress to the overall.
"Youve got to feel for they all and theyre massive players that well miss," added Lampard.
"Whether we win or lose, those players who miss the ultimate take complete credit for being involved anyway."
Having masterminded a Champions League semi-final victory and led Chelsea to the FA Cup final, interim manager Roberto di Matteo has gone from rank outsider for the managers job to at least one of the favourites.
And Lampard has described Di Matteos work since taking up from Andre Villas-Boas in March as "amazing".
"I cant speak highly enough of him," added Lampard.
"Take a look at our record - its not a coincidence. He has got the crowd with an environment, he has created a spirit and backbone.
"The players were here anyway but what he has done in bringing them together and getting results like [Tuesdays] and others from before is astounding."
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