Lampard has been sidelined since the end of August after undergoing a hernia operation, forcing him to miss a number of key games.
The England international is now back in training and he could go straight back into the side to face Sunderland on Sunday to help fill the void of the suspended Michael Essien following his sending off against Fulham on Wednesday night.
"I think he'll be okay for Sunday," said Ancelotti. "He started to train two days ago with the team.
"He doesn't have a problem, is showing confidence. I hope he will be ready, not necessarily to play for 90 minutes but just to be involved in the squad.
"If he's okay, he can start. I don't think he will be able to play 90 minutes, but he can play part of the game - he can do that."
Ancelotti is also expected to welcome back defender Alex and striker Nicolas Anelka after they missed the win over Fulham with knee and back injuries respectively.
"We don't have big injuries," added Ancelotti. "Anelka and Alex will be able to be involved in the next game. Lampard also. We have just (Yossi) Benayoun at this moment out."
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