Clever gifs, banter with fans and not a single promo ad in sight: Michy Batshuayi is why we love social media.
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi may not have marked his EFL Cup debut with a goal against Leicester City on Tuesday night, but he’s still proving a hit on Twitter with his club’s fans.
The 22-year-old put in a lively performance for Antonio Conte’s side as they recovered from a two goal deficit to defeat the Premier League champions 4-2 at the King Power Stadium thanks to Cesc Fabregas’ extra-time brace.
Chelsea’s Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring their third goal
Batshuayi thumped home a stunning finish from an offside position before being denied by a flying save by Foxes’ keeper Ron-Robert Zieler in the second half to cap a night of frustration in front of goal for the Belgian international.
While ruing his inability to enhance an impressive start to life in English football, the former Marseille forward marvelled at Zieler’s fingertip stop on his official Twitter account.
Tuesday’s thrilling cup tie was also notable for Nathaniel Chalobah’s long awaited Chelsea debut after six different loan spells in the last four seasons.
However, it wasn’t the England under-21 international’s sharp passing or quick feet that caught the eye of the ever-witty Batshuayi…
Chelsea fans may have just found their new favourite player.
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