Frank Lampard's mother has died after suffering from pneumonia. Pat Lampard, 58, had been in intensive care in a London hospital for ten days.

The midfielder will be given compassionate leave by Chelsea and will miss the Barclays Premier League match against Manchester United on Saturday.

A statement from Lampard’s agent, Steve Kutner, read: “It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that Pat Lampard passed way this afternoon.

“Frank would like to acknowledge and say thank you for the compassion shown to him by the manager Avram Grant and all the staff at Chelsea Football Club during what has been a terribly traumatic period for him and his family.

“Frank and his family would also like to thank all the people who have been inundating them with wishes of support.”

A statement from Chelsea read: “Everybody at Chelsea Football Club is absolutely devastated to hear the tragic news of the passing away of Pat Lampard, Frank’s mother.

“Our sincerest and deepest condolences go out to Frank, his father Frank senior, sisters Natalie and Claire, and to their immediate family and friends.

“Pat was a very familiar face to many people at Chelsea. Her unswerving support for her son’s career was evident at virtually every game that Frank participated in. Regardless of where it was being played, she would always be there to watch him with Frank’s dad. Pat will be deeply missed by everyone at Chelsea.”

The statement concluded: “The club will be offering all the support it can to Frank and his family at this time.”