Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi sent home from Belgium camp with injury as Jan Vertonghen also withdraws
- Chelsea have been dealt a blow after Michy Batshuayi picked up an injury
- The forward has left the Belgium squad and returned to London
- Batshuayi, along with Jan Vertonghen, will miss Belgium's game with Mexico
- It adds to the growing lists of casualties at Stamford Bridge for Antonio Conte
Chelsea have been dealt a blow after learning Michy Batshuayi will be returning early from international duty as a result of injury.
The striker has been sent home from the Red Devils camp after a foot injury he was carrying intensified.
Batshuayi has returned to London, along with a fellow international colleague and Premier League rival Jan Vertonghen.
Michy Batshuayi has returned to Chelsea after picking up injury away with Belgium
Defender Jan Vertonghen has also returned to England and will miss the clash with Mexico
The defender has also been ruled out with injury and neither will now play any part in Belgium's upcoming friendly clash with Mexico.
News of Batshuayi's injury will come as a blow to Chelsea, who have been struggling with something of a crisis in recent weeks.
Only recently has big money signing Alvaro Morata returned to action following a lay-off, leaving manager Antonio Conte low on options.
Injuries at Stamford Bridge have become a running theme this season, leading Conte on several occasions to bemoan the lack of depth in his squad and call for reinvestment.
Batshuayi's injury is just another to add to the growing pile for Chelsea boss Antonio Conte
Batshuayi has been assessed by medical staff though an estimate regarding how long he will be out of action for is yet to be delivered.
Commenting on the departure of the striker Belgium manager Roberto Martinez told radio station RTBF: 'When Michy arrived he was in pain.
'He has not trained since the squad met.
'He is out both games and has already returned to Chelsea.'
Despite limited appearances last season Batshuayi has already turned out for Conte's side 12 times this season, showing the extent of Chelsea's options in the attacking area.
Of those appearances the 24-year-old has provided seven goals in total so far, in all competitions.
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