Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has condemned the racist attack by a “so-called Chelsea fan” against striker, Tammy Abraham.
Abraham was targeted in the online abuse he missed the decisive penalty in the shoot-out that saw Liverpool win the Super Cup at Chelsea’s expense on Wednesday.
Speaking ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Leicester, Lampard said, “I am disgusted by a so-called Chelsea fan. Tammy asked me to take the fifth penalty because he wanted to stand up on a big night when the world was watching.
“Moments afterwards, somebody sitting behind a keyboard or a phone has said the most disgusting things possible.
“I don’t know how it’s allowed; it’s too easy. Something needs to be done, as well as obviously changing mind-sets completely.
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“I’m so angry for Tammy and angry for us as a club, because that’s not what we’re about. The club does a lot of work against discrimination at all levels and it’s a setback when these things happen.”
Abraham started Chelsea’s opening Premier League game of the season – the 4-0 defeat to Manchester United – and came off the bench during the game against Liverpool.
“Tammy is always desperate to score and that’s one of the things I love about him. He’s hungry, he wants to score in training, in five-a-sides, in shooting practice,” said Lampard.
“But he needs to be relaxed at the same time. What he does do is get in positions to score regularly. That is an indication of his character – he’s not hiding.
“When that goal comes, like they did at Aston Villa and Bristol City, I think they will come regularly. He shouldn’t be putting too much pressure on himself.
“He’s a young player, he has strong qualities and attributes. I think he’s going to be a really strong striker for this club.”