CHELSEA LOANEE AIN’T MOANY

TAMMY ABRAHAM believes the fastest route into Chelsea’s first team is through the exit door.

Abraham, 19, has joined Swansea on loan after signing a new five-year contract with the Premier League champions.

Chelsea seem to deal in more loans than Barclays. They shipped out 38 players last season – with six in the Championship, including England Under-21 striker Abraham, who scored 23 league goals for Bristol City.

“Of course it would be lovely to be in the Chelsea first team, but I know that’s not very easy,” said Abraham (below). “A couple of my mates are still there are they’re not really getting games.

“It’s always going to be a big challenge. I have to make a name for myself in order to be knocking on that door. “I’d recommend going out on loan – definitely. But every loan is different. You have to know there are going to be setbacks, but be ready for those and learn from them.

“Chelsea monitor all my games. They tell me what I’ve done well and where I need to improve. That feedback goes right to the top – so Antonio Conte knows how it’s going.”