Tammy Abraham: Chelsea striker opens up after suffering horrific racist abuse this season
The Blues forward, who has four goals in his last two games, was targeted by online trolls after his penalty miss vs Liverpool
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Your support makes all the difference.Tammy Abraham has revealed the racist abuse he suffered this season hit his mum hard but his strong character has enabled him to persevere.
The Chelsea striker missed a penalty against Liverpool in the Uefa Super Cup only to be subjected to horrific racist abuse on social media.
Abraham read the racist tweets while in the dressing room after the game and admits the abuse impacted his family more than himself.
“I remember speaking to my mum, she was emotional,” Abraham told CNN. “She was in tears. She was just thinking ‘Why him? Why him?’ It’s obviously not nice, seeing your son getting abused.
“For me. I’m always a strong character. It doesn’t affect me as much. But it could affect people who don’t have my personality.
“I’m a confident guy. I always believe in my ability, I’ve always believed that I could score goals.”
Abraham has revealed how Frank Lampard helped him overcome the tough moment by putting an arm around his shoulder that lifted him up.
Four goals against Norwich and Sheffield United have followed since, with the 21-year-old celebrating with Lampard on the touchline after his breakthrough at Carrow Road.
“He’s always believed in me,” Abraham adds. “He’s believed in the youngsters and believed in me.
“I looked over, saw him celebrating and I just wanted to go and share my emotions.”
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