It’s difficult to remember an English striker with the attributes Tammy Abraham is currently displaying so regularly on loan at Bristol City, with the talented teen receiving all sorts of plaudits amongst the punters in the Transfer Tavern.
A much taller version indeed, but Abraham is possessing the qualities not witnessed since the days of Ian Wright at Arsenal in the early 1990’s.
The striker is expected to return to Chelsea at the beginning of next season and could become a regular fixture in the potential absence of Diego Costa.
Costa will leave big shoes to fill undeniably, but Abraham can lay claim to being the best young English striker along with Marcus Rashford.
His natural goalscoring ability added with his commitment to progression with ensuring him as a Premier League great given his opportunity.
Under Conte’s tutelage, we may witness the blossoming of another iconic striker to play at Stamford Bridge.
Our Tavern Landlord firmly believes that Abraham will be the long-term successor to Diego Costa and here are THREE reasons why the 19-year-old.
Natural goalscorer
The most difficult player to find in the modern game is someone who can secure 20+ goals a season. Abraham has the quality to ensure Chelsea more than his fair share of goals and contribute to the club.
He is the highest scoring English player in the football league, and despite the significant step-up, it’s evident his goals are due to his natural ability to be in the right place, at the right time.
Given the opportunity to progress, Costa can soon find himself bench-bound once Abraham returns.
Given more chance to prove his worth
There’s nothing more satisfying for a supporter of a club than to witness a youth academy prospect blossom and succeed in the first-team.
Abraham will be provided with the chance to succeed more so than a new signing, as his loyalty to the club at youth level are rewarded with extra chances to prove his worthy status.
Our Chelsea punters here at the Tavern are more than willing to provide Abraham with his chance to become an iconic figure at the Bridge.
Home-grown Quota
In the modern game, every Premier League club can only register a maximum of 17 over 21 foreign players per squad, out of a possible 25. The concept is to ensure quality English players receive the necessary platform to prove their worth at the highest stage possible.
Abraham has the ability, but Chelsea will be under pressure to include players like Abraham into their first-team squad, so they met the quota for English players in their first-team squad.
