Tammy Abraham brings a lot to Chelsea, says Frank Lampard

Tammy Abraham brings a lot to Chelsea but he still needs to carry on working to make further progress, said the Premier League club’s manager Frank Lampard.

The 23-year-old became Chelsea’s second-youngest player to hit 20 Premier League goals, behind Belgian star Eden Hazard, with a double in Monday’s 3-0 victory over West Ham. It was his first double since September 2019.

His goals— taking him to five for the campaign in what was his first start for a month— took his tally to 20 goals in 47 Premier League appearances.

Lampard would not be drawn on whether he would select Abraham or French World Cup winner Olivier Giroud for Saturday’s game against struggling Arsenal.

He looks set to keep faith with German Timo Werner, although he is on a run of nine games without a goal.

“I’m very pleased with his (Abraham) form, and Tammy offers a lot,” said Lampard.

“We saw that the other night against West Ham and we’ve seen that this season whenever he’s played.

“Tammy and Olivier Giroud have offered us a lot in their own way at different times. Now he just has to keep working and keep progressing.

“Last season was a real breakthrough season for him in terms of Premier League and being Chelsea’s number nine, and there’s more work he can do. I’m very happy with him.”

Lampard’s side are fifth just six points off leaders Liverpool ahead of the hectic festive period schedule.

They go on to play Aston Villa on Monday.

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