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Chelsea will look to replace Eden Hazard goals - Frank Lampard

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Frank Lampard is allowed to sign players for Chelsea for the first time

Chelsea will try to replace the goalscoring and creativity of Eden Hazard in the January transfer window, says boss Frank Lampard.

The Blues discovered last week that their two-window transfer ban has been halved, meaning they can sign players next month.

Lampard was speaking after his side beat Lille 2-1 to reach the Champions League last 16.

"There will be discussions about where we can strengthen," said Lampard.

"The transfer window will be a bit fluid.

"It is quite clear in the summer we lost Eden Hazard who has been a huge part of scoring and creating for us in the last few seasons. We need more competition in those creative areas."

Hazard, who scored 110 goals in 352 games for Chelsea, left for Real Madrid in the summer for an initial £89m in a deal which could rise to more than £150m.

Lampard, the club's record goalscorer who took over as manager in the summer, but was not able to sign anyone new and has given plenty of youngsters a chance in the team.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced the ban, which had been imposed for breaching rules on g young players.

Chelsea are fourth in the Premier League and finished second in their Champions League group behind Valencia - conceding 33 goals in 22 games in those competitions so far.

Lampard said he "would look at all areas" but it is further forward he is more concerned about.

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Tammy Abraham is Chelsea's top scorer with 13 goals this season - but may not have even got in the team had the club been allowed to sign players in the summer

He added: "We have found a way in the team where we can still be competitive in the league and the Champions League and going forward you ask 'can we get even better in forward areas to help us to be more clinical">