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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Chelsea fans will love what Tammy Abraham did after Michy Batshuayi's winner against Ajax

Michy Batshuayi proved to be the hero for Chelsea against Ajax.

The Belgium international, who has struggled for starts since returning from a loan spell at Crystal Palace, this season made an impact off the bench as he netted a late winner to make it back-to-back wins for the Blues in the Champions League.

Such an important goal might have had Tammy Abraham worried about his place in the team ahead of this weekend's trip to Burnley in the Premier League.

However, that's not the case.

In fact, Abraham couldn't have been more happier for Batshuayi.

Football.london were in attendance at the Johan Cruijff ArenA and spotted what Abraham did at the final whistle.

The Blues' leading scorer this season - who was replaced by Batshuayi in the second half - ran over to his teammate at gave him a big hug, thus congratulating him on the late impact.

Furthermore, what will please Chelsea fans is that Abraham was the first player to celebrate with Batshuayi.

Talk about a great spirit within the squad.

In other news, BT Sport pundit has hailed this victory as Frank Lampard's best as Blues head coach.

"I must say that Chelsea have done extremely well tactically tonight. The recovery runs from the players were great. With and without the ball they have been very good," Savage explained while on commentary.

"Chelsea have been brave in possession and out of possession. They have been brilliant and they limited Ajax to only a few chances.

"The way they have played and defended.

"You can't speak highly enough of this Frank Lampard team. It has been a magnificent performance. He is giving the young players confidence.

"It's the best performance from Lampard's side in his short time as manager."

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