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In making the move from Ligue 1 side Marseille to Premier League giants Chelsea, there was bound to be some comparisons between Michy Batshuayi and Blues legend Didier Drogba. Both strikers trod the same path into English football, but unfortunately for the Belgian, the similarities end there.

Whilst Drogba's years at Stamford Bridge were defined by relentless success, Batshuayi's best moments have come on social media. At 25, the striker should be hitting the prime years of his career, but he has let himself down through frustrating inconsistency.

Last term really highlighted that patchiness; after managing just three goals in 23 outings for Valencia, he switched loan clubs in January and netted six in 13 for Crystal Palace.

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But, after starting pre-season by scoring in Frank Lampard's first game in charge of Chelsea, a 1-1 draw with Bohemians, this could well be the year for 'Batsman' to turn things around.

Make or break

On his day, Batshuayi has proven himself to be a real handful up front, combining pace and power with clinical finishing. But far too often, the Belgian has flattered to deceive, and in playing for huge clubs like Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund and Valencia, the room for error is virtually non-existent. One bad game and you can be out the team or even the match-day squad.

His most impressive spell since his move from Marseille was for Dortmund, when he joined the German side on a loan deal in January 2018. The marksman struck nine times in 14 appearances and showed promising signs of what he could potentially bring to his parent club.

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Chelsea have notoriously been a ruthless club when it comes to its under-performing players or managers. But with a prospective transfer ban stopping them from making any new signings, Batshuayi - valued at £27m by Transfermarkt - could be someone who really benefits from the west Londoners being forced to rely on their existing options. Fighting on four fronts next season, he'll surely get chances throughout the campaign.

His goal-scoring display against Bohemians last Wednesday showcased everything the Belgian is capable of; assured finishing, strength and power, and clever movement off the ball. This upcoming season feels like Batshuayi's career is at a crossroads; either he finally justifies the £33m the Blues spent on him, or he ends up on the proverbial scrap heap after the transfer ban expires.