Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi and West Ham United attacker Andre Ayew were teammates at Marseille.
West Ham United’s Andre Ayew receives medical attention before going off injured
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi has taken to social networking site Twitter to urge West Ham United attacker Andre Ayew to have courage.
As reported by BBC Sport, West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has ruled Ayew out for four months with a thigh injury.
The Ghana international suffered the injury during the Premier League game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in London on Monday evening.
The 26-year-old former Swansea City star had to be substituted in the 35th minute, as West Ham lost the London derby 2-1.
Chelsea’s Michy Batshuayi celebrates
Batshuayi played with Ayew at French club Marseille, and he has urged the versatile attacker to have courage amid his injury problem.
Chelsea’s Michy Batshuayi in action
Batshuayi joined Chelsea from Ligue 1 outfit Marseille on a five-year contract in the summer transfer window.
According to The Guardian, the Blues had to pay a transfer fee of £33.2 million in order to secure the services of the 22-year-old striker.
The Belgium international has done quite well for Chelsea so far this season, scoring one goal and creating one chance in two Premier League appearances.
Chelsea’s John Terry in action with West Ham United’s Andre Ayew
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