Ranking Chelsea's 3 best players so far this season

Young players are thriving under Frank Lampard
Young players are thriving under Frank Lampard

#2 Tammy Abraham

Tammy Abraham has netted 11 goals and created three assists in 15 Premier League appearances this term
Tammy Abraham has netted 11 goals and created three assists in 15 Premier League appearances this term

Chelsea finally have a striker breaking the curse of the number nine shirt. With 11 goals and three assists in 15 Premier League appearances this term, Tammy Abraham is enjoying life under Lampard.

His goal-scoring tally is even more impressive when you realise he doesn't take penalties either, but there is more to his game than just goals too: his all-round game makes him so special, teammates link up well alongside him and they appear a more fluid team in transition, while he's constantly on the move like a real quality striker should be.

Their defeat by West Ham in midweek proved his absence is a significant miss for Chelsea's attacking capabilities. Despite still having defensive issues, there are no longer any doubts over their no.9. After all, he's shown great resilience to defy critics after receiving racist abuse online following his penalty miss in their UEFA Super Cup defeat by Liverpool in August: now he's the league's second top goalscorer and firing on all cylinders.

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