Tammy
Abraham believes there is no better time to try and break into the Chelsea
side, with Frank Lampard installed as head coach and a transfer ban in
place.
Abraham has spent successful spells on loan at Bristol City, Swansea and
Aston Villa in recent seasons, with the England international scoring 26
goals to help Villa secure promotion back to the Premier League via the Sky
Bet Championship play-offs.
The 21-year-old is keen to become part of Lampard's plans at Stamford
Bridge, however, and has been impressed with what he has seen of the new
boss.
"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," Abraham 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 knows he will have competition for a place in attack from more
senior players but is ready for the challenge.
"There's pressure everywhere I go and everywhere I've been, that's football
for you," he added.
"I like the pressure, it drives me on. Having competition like Olivier
Giroud and Michy Batshuayi, that's fantastic competition up there as well,
so I'm striving to do better.
"I've just got to work hard in training. 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."
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