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'Mount, Abraham and Chelsea youngsters not ready for biggest tests yet' - Lampard urged to stick with 'established stars'

Chelsea youngsters including Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount are "not ready" to playing a starring role in Frank Lampard's starting XI, according to ex-Blues forward Tony Cascarino.

The Stamford Bridge outfit lost their first Premier League outing of the new season 4-0 against Manchester United at Old Trafford last weekend, before suffering more disappointment in the UEFA Super Cup final.

Lampard's side held Liverpool to a 2-2 draw after extra time in Istanbul on Wednesday night, but ultimately missed out on the trophy after a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat.

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Abraham missed the decisive spot-kick in his second consecutive appearance for the Blues since returning to the club after a loan spell at Aston Villa.