Relying on Abraham always for goals won’t help us, Lampard advises (Guardian)

Chelsea head coach, Frank Lampard, said the Blues cannot rely on striker, Tammy Abraham, after their shock 1-0 Premier League loss away to Newcastle United.

Isaac Hayden snatched a last-gasp winner as Chelsea failed to make their dominance count in a dramatic defeat to Newcastle at St James’ Park on Saturday.

Chelsea had almost 70 per cent of the possession but the visitors were unable to find the back of the net, with Abraham spurning two great chances.

It was the first time Chelsea failed to score away from home in the Premier League this season since their opening-day rout at Manchester United.

“We can’t absolutely rely on Tammy Abraham,” Lampard told reporters post-match of the 22-year-old England international, who has scored 13 league goals this season. Read more

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