Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has told Tammy Abraham that he should expect to have to compete for a starting place after their deal for Timo Werner.

Lampard spoke about the competition £48million Leipzig striker Timo Werner will inspire within the squad next season, provided he passes his medical.

“I have spoken to Tammy before about the idea of competition," Lampard said.

“I don't feel the need to have to address every player if a player comes in who might contest their position at a club like Chelsea, because that is what it is all about.

“It has been about that in its most successful years.

“Tammy has had a very good season for us this season and has to sustain and improve on that because at Chelsea we have demands.

“I am happy to have options and we have options in forward areas.

“We must have competition for places – and I am pleased with the idea of that."