Former Chelsea fullback Glen Johnson admits Tammy Abraham has surprised him.

Abraham has scored eight goals already for Chelsea this season, seven coming in the Premier League.

“I didn't know Tammy Abraham was capable of this to be honest last season, so it's great to see," Johnson said on talkSPORT.

“Maybe there's more out there, maybe there's more that they give a chance, they will take it with both hands.

“Yeah, they found themselves in an unfortunate situation [with the transfer ban] but I feel like they are kind of dealing with it in the right way."

With Chelsea unable to sign players in January, Johnson reckons a top-six finish in the Premier League would be a success.

“I think fifth, even sixth, would be a good season," Johnson said.

“They can't sign anyone, they lost pretty much their best player [Eden Hazard], can't replace him, got to give kids a chance, some of them had never played in the Premier League before.

“I think sixth would be a good season for them."