Tammy Abraham starts for Chelsea against Norwich (Image: GETTY)
While a fourth said: “Seriously, what does Michy have to do to start?”
In his press conference prior to the contest, Lampard made it clear exactly what Batshuayi has to do to earn a spot in the side.
“Every training session has to be an opportunity to work and get fitter and train on the edge, whether it is a simple game, possession or running,” Lampard said.
“Not just Michy – all the players have to understand that.
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Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi is amongst the subs, he scored twice in midweek (Image: GETTY)
Michy Batshuayi was named on the bench for Chelsea against Norwich (Image: GETTY)
“Yes, Michy could be fitter but so can the others. I will work with Michy. What I demand from the strikers is that they work hard off the ball because we want to win the ball back high up the pitch. It needs a lot of work.
“Also to be a striker who is always going to give defenders a problem by always attacking the defensive line. Michy has the qualities to do that and I want to work with him to achieve that.”