Chelsea legend Tommy Langley believes it is clear boss Antonio Conte does not have confidence in striker Michy Batshuayi and admits he feels sympathy for the Belgian.
The Blues splashed the cash to sign Batshuayi from Marseille in the summer of 2016, but the hitman has not been able to establish himself as a regular starter under Conte and has had to make do with substitute appearances.
Even when first choice striker Alvaro Morata has missed out Conte has often not turned to Batshuayi and he again overlooked the Belgian in the absence of the Spaniard for Saturday's 0-0 draw at Everton.
Batshuayi was brought off the bench in the 71st minute and Langley believes the striker is in a difficult situation.
"Today was the perfect opportunity to bring him back in and the boss has chosen not to" , Langley said on Chelsea TV.
"Therefore he is not confident with what he has got with Michy Batshuayi, let's be totally frank about it.
"He seems to like him from the bench as an impact player.
"You only get better by playing regularly. "Michy comes on in 25 minutes and you expect him to change the world - it's very difficult for the kid and I feel for him."
Chelsea next play on Boxing Day when Brighton head to Stamford Bridge and it remains to be seen whether Batshuayi will be given the chance to start by Conte with games coming thick and fast.
The Blues' final match of 2017 comes at home against Stoke City on 30th December.
No comments:
Post a Comment