Chelsea’s defeat to Crystal Palace ‘spells the end of Michy Batshuayi’ at Stamford Bridge, believes Tony Cascarino
The Blues striker made just his second league appearance in the disappointing 2-1 loss at Selhurst Park
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MICHY BATSHUAYI should leave Chelsea after being hauled off against Crystal Palace, says Tony Cascarino.
The Blues striker made just his second league appearance in the disappointing 2-1 loss at Selhurst Park.
Batshuayi was hauled off 57 minutes in for Pedro and former Blues striker Cascarino believes Antonio Conte does not rate him and it is time for him to leave Stamford Bridge.
Writing in his column in The Times' Game supplement, Cascarino said: "When you are at a club and they are trying to sign a 32-year-old, 6ft 4in striker [Fernando Llorente] who would make you the third-choice No9, then it's clear the manager doesn't rate you.
"That's the situation Batshuayi has found himself in at Chelsea.
"And even though Antonio Conte didn't sign Fernando Llorente, he's still trying to not play Batshuayi.
"Against Manchester City last month, Conte replaced the injured Alvaro Morata with Willian after 35 minutes, then when they were chasing a goal against Crystal Palace he subbed Batshuayi on 57 minutes.
"How many arrows can be fired into his back?
"Conte clearly doesn't rate him and that rubs off on the fans, who think he's not good enough.
"It's clear that his future lies elsewhere and I think he will leave the club in January."
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Batshuayi showed his frustration at being subbed so soon as the defending champions went on to lose their second game in a row.
And when they lost their last game against Manchester City, Batshuayi was not brought on even when Alvaro Morata had to come off injured.
The Chelsea striker has done well in the Champions League after he netted the winner against Atletico Madrid in their 2-1 win.
