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Robert Warlow

Tammy Abraham has a message for Chelsea fans amid injury update ahead of West Ham clash

Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham insists he will be "back soon" after taking a bang to the hip in the Blues' Champions League clash with Valencia on Wednesday night.

The 22-year-old was replaced by Michy Batshuayi in the first half at the Mestalla Stadium in Spain, after sustaining a hip injury.

There were initial concerns over the severity of the injury for the striker, who has scored 11 goals in 20 appearances so far this season for the Blues in all competitions.

However, Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard said after the game that he hoped the injury was not as bad as first feared, after confirming he had taken a bang to the hip.

Abraham himself said after the game that the pain was not as bad as int was initially, and that he hoped he would not be out for too long.

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And now, ahead of Chelsea's London derby with West Ham at Stamford Bridge tomorrow (Saturday), the England international has delivered an update for supporters via social media.

Writing on Instagram, he said: "Thankful for all the messages  I’ll be back soon."

Batshuayi could replace him up front tomorrow, after coming on to replace him on Wednesday, although Olivier Giroud will also be vying for a start.

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