Abraham eyeing quick injury return against Aston Villa (Standard)

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Abraham is hopeful of returning to action against Aston Villa this week, having been sorely missed in Saturday's defeat to West Ham.

The 22-year-old, who watched from the stands as Aaron Cresswell's goal consigned Frank Lampard's side to back-to-back Premier League defeats, suffered a hip injury against Valencia last week but has made a quick recovery and could be involved on Wednesday.

Olivier Giroud made just a second League start of the season in Abraham's place against the Hammers and looked well off the pace, leaving Chelsea far less of a threat going forward.

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