Michy Batshuayi

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Another good performance from him. Goal taken with aplomb. I certainly would want him back next season. He's lethal in the box. I'm not sure how well he fits Sarri's system, but Giroud is likely to move on and there's no guarantees Higuain will remain.

[Tomo 21,751]

On 23/02/2019 at 8:13 PM, BluesMadLad said:

Why do players under perform here,then move on loan or away and start to perform.  Surely this is more than a coincidence now? 

For the same reason many players perform at Palace level clubs but don't for top six sides, they found their level.

[YorkshireBlue 3,264]

44 minutes ago, Tomo said:

For the same reason many players perform at Palace level clubs but don't for top six sides, they found their level.

Salah  KDB 

[Tomo 21,751]

9 minutes ago, BluesMadLad said:

Salah  KDB 

What two players? You presented the first post like it happens systematically.

[Fernando 6,585]

I'm happy he's doing good. Maybe we can sell him this summer. 

Not a striker for the style we are going forward. 

[YorkshireBlue 3,264]

2 hours ago, Tomo said:

What two players? You presented the first post like it happens systematically.

Just prime examples a lot of players who have left chelsea have actually started to improve a lot 

[Vesper 30,085]

Matt Law's Chelsea briefing

Why Batshuayi is such a valuable commodity  By Matt Law Football News Correspondent

The Batshuayi advantage (credit: PA)

Michy Batshuayi scored his second goal in three games for Crystal Palace at the weekend and, in doing so, gave further encouragement that he might prove to be a valuable bargaining chip for Chelsea. Chelsea hope they can at least delay their two-window transfer ban from Fifa by appealing, which would ensure they would be able to trade this summer. That belief was perhaps best given away by the embarrassing ‘Media Watch’ section on the club’s website that was last week ridiculed for asking supporters which players they would like Chelsea to sign. Putting aside all the reasons why ‘Media Watch’ is a terrible idea for a club such as Chelsea, the feature did at least make it clear that the Blues expect to be able to sign players in the next transfer window. Balancing the books in the transfer market has been a reality for Chelsea since Financial Fair Play was introduced, which makes somebody like Batshuayi such a valuable commodity. Having suffered a difficult first half of the season on loan at Valencia, Batshuayi returned to England to join Palace until the end of the season. The loan deal was completed in the final hours of the January transfer window and promises to prove an important piece of business. Not only is Batshuayi boosting his value by proving he can score goals in the Premier League, ahead of an expected permanent departure in the summer, he also gives Chelsea an advantage over some of their rivals. Palace duo Wilfried Zaha and Aaron Wan-Bissaka will both feature on the wanted lists of Europe’s top clubs this summer, with the Selhurst Park club likely to sell at least one of them. With Eden Hazard expected to move to Real Madrid, forward Zaha would appear to be the most likely target for Chelsea. Wan-Bissaka is a right-back of considerable talent, but the Blues have Reece James waiting in the wings. Palace are expected to try to make Batshuayi’s loan permanent and that opens the door for Chelsea to try to use him in a deal to sign either Zaha or Wan-Bissaka. Other clubs, such as Manchester City and United, may be able to offer more money, but the prospect of taking Batshuayi as part of any transfer may well be more appealing to Palace who have been desperate to land a capable striker. Zaha or Wan-Bissaka would also boost Chelsea’s home-grown quota, which is likely to be hit by the expected departures of Gary Cahill, Danny Drinkwater and Victor Moses, so the club will be hoping Batshuayi keeps hitting the back of the net.

[the wes 7,212]

Took his goal well today 

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Video: Chelsea loanee Batshuayi bags quick-fire double for Crystal Palace

https://www.caughtoffside.com/2019/05/12/video-chelsea-loanee-batshuayi-bags-quick-fire-double-for-crystal-palace/

5 EPL goals in only 700ish minutes for Palace

[Fulham Broadway 17,299]

The 9 times he's started for Palace they've won

[Atholy 1,293]

20 hours ago, Fulham Broadway said:

The 9 times he's started for Palace they've won

I would take him back next season! Surely will be more productive than Giroud & Higuain if given same amount of time!

[Fulham Broadway 17,299]

16 minutes ago, Atholy said:

I would take him back next season! Surely will be more productive than Giroud & Higuain if given same amount of time!

Agree he seems to have improved -tell him to bring Zaha as well