Didier Drogba has revealed that Tammy Abraham
learnt from him in training during his time at
Stamford Bridge, and has praised the striker’s form
at the start of this season.
Abraham has scored seven goals in five Premier
League games at the beginning of the campaign,
with Frank Lampard insisting the England U21
international would have got his chance in the
Chelsea first team irrespective of the club’s current
transfer ban.
The 21-year-old joined the Blues at U8 level and
Drogba, who scored 164 times in 381 games in all
competitions for the club, says Abraham took
inspiration from senior players during his time
progressing through the academy.
“Yeah, I’ve known him [Abraham] since he’s been
like this,” Drogba explained.
“These are kids we used to see, they used to come
and watch us training, and I believe they learned a
little bit of our skills, how we read the game.
Lampard and Drogba won four FA Cups, three
Premier League titles and one Champions League
together at Chelsea
“So, you know, we’re not surprised because I also
trained with them when I used to train with the
reserve team.
“It was always a moment for me to give away some
skills, some knowledge, and they learnt really fast,
really quick.
“So once again, I’m not surprised with what I’ve
seen [with Abraham].”
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