Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has challenged Michy Batshuayi to step up and show some consistency with Tammy Abraham seemingly facing a spell on the sidelines.
Abraham collided with the pitchside advertising hoardings late on in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Tuesday and was later seen limping as he left Stamford Bridge
Lampard revealed on Friday that the England international did not suffer serious ankle damage in the incident, but the full extent of the injury is still unknown.
Chelsea will be without their 15-goal top-scorer for Saturday’s FA Cup fourth-round trip to Hull City, meaning just a fourth start of the season in all competitions for Batshuayi.
And the 26-year-old has been urged by his manager to make the most of his rare opportunity to shine.
“He starts on Saturday, yes, this is a chance for him,” Lampard told reporters.
“Part of that has been how Tammy’s been we have seen his breakthrough and the consistency of his game.
“But yes, this is a…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
