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Rio Ferdinand agrees with Frank Lampard about Tammy Abraham after Jorginho penalty row

There appeared to be some discontent in the Chelsea camp despite the 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace.

The Blues claimed an emphatic win in Saturday's Premier League clash against Palace at Stamford Bridge

Summer signing Ben Chilwell opened the scoring with his first goal for the club five minutes after half-time, and Kurt Zouma headed a second in the 66th minute.

Jorginho then netted two penalties to round things off for Chelsea.

It was not all smiles, though, after striker Tammy Abraham was denied the chance to take the second spot kick.

Fellow striker Timo Werner was also keen to get on the scoresheet but - following the intervention of captain Cesar Azpilicueta - regular penalty taker Jorginho got the nod.

Asked about the incident, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard told BT Sport: “It’s been dealt with in the dressing room.

"No problems, it’s been dealt with.

"I want leaders and I don’t mind a little bit of conflict.

"If Tammy wanted to take it because he wants the goal and gets put in his place a little bit, I appreciate his eagerness because his performance deserved a goal.

"But those are the rules, you don’t jump ahead in the list in any moment, unless someone’s on a hat-trick and we’re so comfortable and then I decide.

"But it’s dealt with.”

Former Manchester United and West Ham defender Rio Ferdinand - on BT Sport pundit duty - added: “I understand everyone’s mindset on this.

"Tammy, Timo, they both want to get on the scoresheet, I understand that. I saw Frank do that with Paulo Di Canio at Upton Park, when we were playing.

"The captain comes over and says: ‘No, listen, I want the penalty taker to take it, the penalty taker is the penalty taker and he gets the ball’ - and he ends up taking it.

"I know Tammy looks a little bit upset because he wanted to take it, but they won 4-0, so it won’t be too much of an issue in the changing room.”

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