Conte should give these 3 Chelsea players a chance on Boxing Day

Michy Batshuayi

With Diego Costa suspended having picked up his fifth yellow card of the season at Crystal Palace last weekend, Michy Batshuayi could be in line for his first ever Premier League start.

The Belgian international has ten times been a substitute in the top-flight, but Costa’s sensational form as well as the great work of Eden Hazard and Pedro has meant that the 23-year-old has had to make do with a place on the bench.

However, he may get a chance on Monday to lead the line for the Blues, and add to his one Premier League goal so far which came in the 2-1 win at Watford back in August.

Conte could alternatively decide to start Pedro in the central role, with Hazard and Willian either side, yet Chelsea need strength in the striking department, and Conte needs to know if Batshuayi, when called upon, can do a job for the team.

He could find out on Monday.