The English midfielder has confirmed that he could play against his former club Chelsea when Manchester City hosts the Blues later this month.
Lampard was released by Chelsea after 13 seasons with the London side.
He joined Major League Soccer’s New York City in the summer and sealed a short-term loan deal with Manchester City.
‘I haven’t broached it with the manager yet but I am sure we will speak about it. I don’t think it would be right for me to declare now that I didn’t want to play because what happens if City get two or three injuries in midfield?’
Speaking to the Sun, Lampard added: ‘Am I going to allow them to play a kid there when they are paying my wages? On a professional note, I have to get my head round that one.
‘As a Chelsea player I would never have acted like that and I don’t want to start now. Whatever I do, it will be with completely the right intentions on all fronts.’