5 early contenders for Premier League 2019/20 Young Player of the Year 

3. Tammy Abraham

Tammy Abraham has had a prolific Premier League season, having scored 13 goals

Chelsea have had their significant share of woes with strikers who have donned the #9 shirt. In recent memory, Radamel Falcao, Fernando Torres, Gonzalo Higuain and Alvaro Morata have all worn the infamous shirt and failed to make a significant impact at Stamford Bridge.

When 22-year-old striker Tammy Abraham was entrusted with the responsibility by Frank Lampard at the start of the season, he said,

“I’m honoured to wear the No. 9 at Chelsea. I spoke to the manager and he asked me if I was ready to take it. I said ‘Yeah, I’m ready’. I’m glad he offered it to me. I’ve heard all the rubbish about the No 9, but I’m here to play my game and do my best.”

Abraham did succeed in lifting the curse in superb fashion. The former Aston Villa man has already netted 13 goals in 21 matches in what is his first full Premier League season. Many predicted Chelsea to have a substandard season following their transfer ban, the departure of club legend Eden Hazard to Real Madrid and the appointment of a rather inexperienced Frank Lampard as permanent manager. However, the club’s record scorer has given Chelsea fans an exciting and attacking brand of football, one which has left many surprised.

Frank Lampard made Tammy Abraham Chelsea's first-choice striker behind Olivier Giroud

The Blues still have a lot of catching up to do if they are to compete with the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City, but Lampard’s young guns have definitely shown their metal this season. And Tammy Abraham has been their stand-out performer.

The forward scored 26 goals for Villa in the Championship last season and has continued his form in England’s top-flight this season. Abraham's 13 goals and 3 assists in the Premier League mean that he is only behind Jamie Vardy and Marcus Rashford in terms of goal contributions by a striker this term.

Chelsea fans have been craving for a goal-scoring centre-forward similar to Didier Drogba and Diego Costa since long. And Tammy Abraham, who might not be as fierce as the above-mentioned duo, has a long career ahead in order to make a name for himself among the Stamford Bridge elite.