Lampard to sign new striker to relieve pressure on Abraham
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Frank Lampard has expressed his desire to get in a new striker by their side – especially since Tammy Abraham’s injury is on uncertain terms now.

He realised that Abraham cannot be the only goalscorer in Chelsea and that in order to relieve pressure on the young Blues striker, a new striker is essential.

“The good news is he hasn’t fractured anything – we were worried about a hairline fracture,” Lampard said at Friday’s pre-match news conference ahead of the FA Cup fourth-round tie with Hull City.

“The other news is we still have to see how he develops. It’s not a clear-cut one. He’s not fit for the weekend, but whether he’ll be fit for [the Premier League game against] Leicester [on February 1] I’m still not sure. 

“I haven’t got great news, or the news for you. It’s still not clear at the moment.”

Chelsea have scored seven times in their last four matches but Lampard has challenged his players to be more ruthless in front of goal.

“I think the impetus to bring in a striker or players potentially that can get on the end of these chances we’re creating is there, and we have to be really honest about that,” he said.

“Recent games have shown that if we are struggling to create that’s one problem, but when you’re creating 20 chances a game and not scoring enough goals that can be crucial.

“So I don’t think it absolutely changes it but Tammy of course has been our main source of goals, so yes, it’s very relevant.”

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