BAT IS IN LIMBO

desperate for depth up front. The Italian said: “If you see our squad we don’t have three four five strikers, we have two – Morata and Batshuayi.

“Morata is out and there is Hazard if I decide to play a different striker.

“For me, it’s important to score, but at the same time very important that the striker works very well for the team.

“Michy in this way has their way in 2012. To guide them to a third-place finish along with a trophy was a feat deserving more than a reminder from the diehards.

They can never forget his Liverpool reign and all that came with it – ghost goals, plastic flags and a bitter, six-year rivalry.

It could never just be over, just like that.

Benitez saw Chancel Mbemba (above) booked and suffered late ribbing with chants of “Rafa, Rafa what’s the score?”

But if he could cope with thousands of fans spitting out taunts of “F*** off, Benitez, you’re not wanted here!” during his time in the home dugout, he could certainly handle an afternoon of it here as the away boss.

If anything, he will have left London knowing there may be trouble ahead for Chelsea fans with one of his compatriots, Luis Enrique, waiting in the wings to replace Antonio Conte. improved a lot. Then the club must make the best decision if it wants to add players or continue with only two strikers. I will be happy with both cases.”

Batshuayi said: “It’s good for the team and for me I’m very happy today.

“When I have a chance I take the chance and I work every day, today I am very happy.

“My future is not for me but the boss, so it is better you ask Conte.”