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Chelsea FC news: Antonio Conte’s decision to loan out Michy Batshuayi is starting to look foolish

When Antonio Conte decided to replace Michy Batshuayi with Olivier Giroud on transfer deadline day, it was viewed as a wise move.

Batshuayi, the Belgium forward, had never really come to life since his move to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2016, and Giroud was considered a better fit for Chelsea’s squad.

To complete the signing of Giroud, Batshuayi had to join Borussia Dortmund on a loan deal until the end of the season, as the Bundesliga club had sold Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Arsenal - the club from whom Chelsea bought Giroud.