Life at the Stamford Bridge for Belgium international Michy Batshuayi, hasn’t been all that rosy since his switch from Marseille this summer, and there are reports a West Ham loan for the 2nd half of the season might be on the cards.
In the eventuality that such happens, it’s pertinent Chelsea consider temporarily replacement options who would serve as backups for Diego Costa, and possibly challenge the Spaniard in a way Batshuayi failed to.
Which 3 players can do exactly these if the former Marseille hitman leaves on loan come January?
An experienced striker as far as the Premier League goes, the 28-year-old sure has unfinished business in the top flight after leaving Manchester United without much chance to prove himself in his last days at the Old Trafford.
Chicharito still has at least one more big move left in him, at least considering his recent form in the Bayer Leverkusen colours, and he might not likely reject an opportunity to link up with Chelsea on a temporary basis come January.
He has proven to be a great loan player and backup option during his days at Real Madrid, and he is definitely one that can give Costa the run for the money given that he also has goal-poaching instincts.
The Mexico international has 5 Bundesliga goals in 11 starts this term, and would likely jump at an opportunity to impress and show his worth to potential suitors, and that might include Chelsea in the long run.
The German caught the eyes of scouts during his days at Hoffenheim, and particularly with an impressive outing with the under-21 at the 2015 UEFA European Championship where he won the Silver Boot after leading the country to the semis.
He couldn’t hit the ground running at Leverkusen after making a switch in May, but Volland remains a hugely talented striker. The Germany international has always been linked with a Premier League move, and the success of former teammate Firmino at Liverpool could inspire him to follow suit.
Volland’s excellent footwork and work rate should see him serve as a capable option off the bench, and he might adapt to the league in a way Batshuayi couldn’t and prove to be an inspired signing.
Though the Chelsea youngster is currently on a season-long loan at Bristol City, that could be cut short for a stint with the senior team for the 2nd half of the season.
The teenage striking sensation has already earned the praises of Conte following an impressive campaign with Bristol, and that is no means a small feat.
Only 4 players have scored more than the 10 goals the England youth international has bagged in the Championship this season, and he might have as well been an inspired sub off the bench if he were given the chance to remain at the club at the beginning of the season.
Conte would wish it was Abraham he retained and not Dominic Solanke who is yet to make any first-team appearance this term.
The 19-year-old has proven to be a great finisher, scoring additional 3 goals in the League Cup and looking bound to live up to the hype that surrounded him from his youth team days.
He already knows how it’s been done in England, and would relish the opportunity to link up with the senior team once again. Abraham could just prove a better backup option than Batshuayi.
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