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Michy Batshuayi is finally set for a chance at Chelsea... and the Belgian striker has been preparing for a year

He may have only played 78 minutes in the Premier League this season, but Michy Batshuayi has had 12 months to prepare for his big chance in English football.

Chelsea's back-up striker, set to replace suspended top-scorer Diego Costa against Bournemouth on Boxing Day, has known for a good while that this would be his stage.

But despite only moving to London this summer, his education for life in England started back in January — from a somewhat unlikely source.

Michy Batshuayi may finally get a chance to replace Diego Costa on Boxing Day
Michy Batshuayi may finally get a chance to replace Diego Costa on Boxing Day
The 23-year-old has been more noticeable on social media than on the pitch so far
The 23-year-old has been more noticeable on social media than on the pitch so far
With Costa suspended, Batshuayi could finally get his chance to start a Premier League game
With Costa suspended, Batshuayi could finally get his chance to start a Premier League game

Batshuayi spent the tail end of last season playing in tandem with former Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher at Marseille.