Batshuayi learning from Costa, says Conte

Despite not playing a key role for the Blues, Conte praised Batshuayi's abilities and is pleased with what he has seen from the young striker.

"The confidence for Michy must be high because he is a young player," Conte told a pre-match press conference. "For me he has shown great improvement.

"He has great ability and the technical aspect and the physical aspect. He can grow a lot and is working very well.

"I have full confidence in him and I am sure that if Michy plays [against West Ham] he will play a good game".

The Italian also thinks that Batshuayi can learn from fellow striker Diego Costa, whose sensational form is keeping the Belgian out of the team.

"For sure [he can learn from Costa] because when you are in a great team and you have the possibility to work every day with a great player and learn a lot of things it is positive for him," he added.

"Michy has great potential in the physical and technical aspect and we trust a lot in him. He must continue to work and to exploit the moment when he plays".