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Frank Lampard reveals he's given a pep talk to Tammy Abraham to tell him to 'improve' ahead of £53m Timo Werner arriving at Chelsea as strikers go head-to-head for place in his team

Daily Mail | June 19, 2020

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Frank Lampard has challenged Tammy Abraham to continue improving to meet the 'demands' of Chelsea following the £53million signing of RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner.

Signing the German international this week represented a major coup for the club but raised questions about what it means going forward for Abraham.

Lampard, speaking in his Zoom press conference ahead of the weekend trip to face Aston Villa, revealed he had spoken to Abraham following the deal being announced.

Tammy Abraham has been urged to keep improving at Chelsea by his boss Frank Lampard
Lampard spoke to Abraham after the club announced a u00a353m deal to acquire Timo Werner
In his Zoom press conference, Lampard admits he is pleased to have competition for places

'I have spoken to Tammy before about competition,' Lampard said.

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