Abraham eyes Blues break
Tammy Abraham is determined to finally break into the Chelsea side this coming season under new head coach Frank Lampard.
The 21-year-old England Under-21 international has proven himself as a quality Championship striker having enjoyed loan spells at Bristol City in 2016-17 and Aston Villa last season, where he scored 26 goals to help the side secure promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs.
Abraham struggled in a spell with Swansea in the Premier League in 2017-18 with just five goals in 31 league games as the side were relegated.
It's always good to have a manager who speaks to players, not just the senior players but the younger players as well. It's a massive opportunity for us.
Tammy Abraham
But with Chelsea banned from conducting transfer business in this window and the winter, Abraham feels it is time he forced his way into the Blues' set-up.
Lampard is also renowned for giving young players a chance to shine, so it represents a great opportunity for Abraham.
"I've been here since the age of six and there's been no better opportunity to graft and work hard for a starting spot and a place in the team for a massive club such as Chelsea," he told Sky Sports News.
"With the new manager in charge, all things look possible, so it gives the young lads and a lot of the players the chance to believe.
"You can already see in pre-season and even in training, he comes to speak to us and give us instructions on what to do, what to improve on, what he likes.
"It's always good to have a manager who speaks to players, not just the senior players but the younger players as well. It's a massive opportunity for us."
Abraham added: "The manager has told me what he likes in me and what he wants me to continue doing.
"I just need to improve that other side of my game. He knows I can score goals, it's just the defensive side of my game.
"I just need to work hard for the team, give 100 per cent in training and hopefully get my opportunity."
Abraham is 40/1 to finish top goalscorer in the Premier League next season, while Chelsea are 5/4 for a top-four finish.
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Tammy Abraham is determined to finally break into the Chelsea side this coming season under new head coach Frank Lampard.
The 21-year-old England Under-21 international has proven himself as a quality Championship striker having enjoyed loan spells at Bristol City in 2016-17 and Aston Villa last season, where he scored 26 goals to help the side secure promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs.
Abraham struggled in a spell with Swansea in the Premier League in 2017-18 with just five goals in 31 league games as the side were relegated.
It's always good to have a manager who speaks to players, not just the senior players but the younger players as well. It's a massive opportunity for us.
Tammy Abraham
But with Chelsea banned from conducting transfer business in this window and the winter, Abraham feels it is time he forced his way into the Blues' set-up.
Lampard is also renowned for giving young players a chance to shine, so it represents a great opportunity for Abraham.
"I've been here since the age of six and there's been no better opportunity to graft and work hard for a starting spot and a place in the team for a massive club such as Chelsea," he told Sky Sports News.
"With the new manager in charge, all things look possible, so it gives the young lads and a lot of the players the chance to believe.
"You can already see in pre-season and even in training, he comes to speak to us and give us instructions on what to do, what to improve on, what he likes.
"It's always good to have a manager who speaks to players, not just the senior players but the younger players as well. It's a massive opportunity for us."
Abraham added: "The manager has told me what he likes in me and what he wants me to continue doing.
"I just need to improve that other side of my game. He knows I can score goals, it's just the defensive side of my game.
"I just need to work hard for the team, give 100 per cent in training and hopefully get my opportunity."
Abraham is 40/1 to finish top goalscorer in the Premier League next season, while Chelsea are 5/4 for a top-four finish.
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Source: bet365.com
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