Abraham: Lampard has offered me the Chelsea No. 9 shirt

The 21-year-old appears set to stay with the Blues this season after spending the last three campaigns out on loan

Tammy Abraham appears ready to play a big role at Chelsea this season, with the striker revealing that manager Frank Lampard has asked him to take the No. 9 shirt.

"I am honoured to wear the No. 9 shirt at Chelsea," Abraham told reporters after the Barcelona game at Saitama Stadium in Japan. "It was a fantastic performance by everyone today.

"I spoke to the manager and he asked me if I am ready to take the No. 9. I said I am ready.

"I am glad he offered the No. 9. I think football brings a lot of pressure but it strives me on. It gives me that extra belief to go on and do well."

"I have heard all the rubbish about the [curse] of the No. 9 shirt," Abraham said. "I am just here to play my game and do my best."