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Blow for Chelsea as top-scorer Abraham injured against Newcastle

Tammy Abraham has missed out on a chance to impress new manager Thomas Tuchel after going off injured in Chelsea’s clash with Newcastle.

The England forward was handed a start after Tuchel was impressed with his performance against Barnsley in the FA Cup, but his evening lasted only 20 minutes.

After going down with an ankle problem, Abraham - Chelsea's top scorer this season with 12 goals - was treated on the field but could not continue and was replaced by Olivier Giroud.

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