Major concern as Abraham stretchered off for Chelsea during Valencia clash

Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham was forced out of his side's Champions League encounter with Valencia on Wednesday in what could be a major blow for the Blues.

As the first half was winding down Abraham went up for a header with Valencia defender Ezequiel Garay and appeared to land awkwardly on the Argentine's legs as both players fell to the ground.

Abraham walked to the sideline in considerable pain as he appeared to be holding his side, with Chelsea physios examining him.

As the half-time whistle blew a stretcher was brought out for the England international, who had to be carried from the pitch.

As the second half began, Michy Batshuayi was brought on in Abraham's place.

The 22-year-old has established himself as one of the top strikers in the Premier League in what has been a breakout campaign thus far.

Abraham has scored 11 goals in all competitions for the Blues, including 10 in the Premier League in his first full season with the Blues senior squad.

The striker has become part of a young nucleus of Chelsea homegrown stars who have made a major impact in Frank Lampard's first season at the helm.

With the club hamstrung by a transfer ban, the likes of Abraham, Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori have become key figures on the senior side after coming up through the Chelsea academy.