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Chelsea boss Lampard pleased with 2-goal Batshuayi: We need him

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard was pleased with striker Michy Batshuayi for his two goals in their Carabao Cup win over Grimsby.

The Blues ran out 7-1 winners to set up a round of 16 tie with Manchester United.

Lampard said, "He has worked hard and trained well. He came on at Wolves and made an impact, came on against Liverpool and nearly made an impact and that is great for me when you give a message and someone shows they can train daily and improve there.

"Michy has talent, he can hold the ball up and use both feet and can score goals, and he is important for us. He got his chance and scored goals tonight which is good because we need options up front."

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