Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham says he still feels he can make the breakthrough into the Blues’ first team.
The 21-year-old is currently on loan at Aston Villa where he has scored 21 goals in all competitions this season, but speaking whilst away with the England Under 21s, the forward said he is keen on returning to Stamford Bridge:
“That’s the aim going into next season. As a young kid, I’ve always believed I will play for Chelsea. I always believe that. I think I have the ability to. I just have to, when I get the opportunity, grab it with two hands.”
Abraham’s comments sparked a fierce debate on Twitter:
He could be Chelsea’s Harry Kane , nobody gave Kane a hope but he grabbed the chance and ran with it no reason why Tammy can’t do the same. #cfc
— Russ (@poppa_russ) 19 March 2019
Nowhere near the level required to perform for a top 6 team.
— b (@BxTzzy) 19 March 2019
The only striker currently on our books who could surprise us… He shouldn’t be our starter or we really are putting too much pressure on him. Squad player then yes…
— ??? | (@matissearmani) 19 March 2019
Def needs a chance look at Kane no one really ever heard of him and def didn’t look world class before he got his chance but he worked harder than most coz he loved scoring goals and spurs was in his blood no reason why Tammy couldn’t do something similar
— Mat (@mat_ellis) 19 March 2019
Said it long time ago, this kid is good enough now. He has the elite mentality and is a natural goalscorer! ??
— Nicholas Lisewsky (@NLisewsky) 19 March 2019
5 goals in 1716 minutes last season…. championship baller but not a player that suits a CL/wanna be CL club
— Klainer (@CaptainAzpi28) 19 March 2019
We have the perfect opportunity with our youth right now, considering our transfer ban.
— Dudge ?? (@DudgeYT) 19 March 2019
If love to see him, at the very least 2nd choice.
— T Radu (@tradu81) 20 March 2019
While I’m all for youth getting a chance with the first team, I don’t think Tammy is good enough, nothing against the lad, he just doesn’t have the ability.
— Tunechi (@tunde_young) 19 March 2019
Him and Michy should be part of the main striking selection next year along with Giroud. No exceptions. If you are sign anyone else than great, but otherwise, three strikers who all offer something different who want to see our club succeed!
— Elliot Cukier (@ElliotCukier) 19 March 2019
The likelihood is that Abraham will be part of Chelsea’s first team squad next season if the transfer ban remains in place.
The Blues will be very short of strikers if Atletico Madrid make their move for Alvaro Morata permanent, while there is uncertainty over Olivier Giroud’s future with the Frenchman’s contract expiring at the end of June.
Gonzalo Higuain’s situation is more complicated. The ban prevents the club registering new players and with the Argentine already on loan, it’s not certain whether he would be classed as a new recruit if his move is made permanent.
In any case, the signs are that Abraham could have a fair chance of playing first-team games next campaign.