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Michy Batshuayi's former coach claims the striker 'must be able to fly' at Crystal Palace because he 'gets too many long balls' as he tries to explain Belgium star's struggles... including how Antonio Conte 'put him in a straitjacket' at Chelsea

Michy Batshuayi has been given 'too many long balls' at Crystal Palace according to his former coach.

Mircea Rednic, who coached Batshuayi when he was a young prospect at Standard Liege, believes that Palace's style of play doesn't suit the striker and says he 'must be able to fly'.

Batshuayi is in his second loan spell at Palace, having previously spent time at Selhurst Park two seasons ago.

Michy Batshuayi's ex-coach says he 'must be able to fly' as he gets so many long balls at Palace
Mircea Rednic, who coached Batshuayi at Standard Liege, criticised Crystal Palace's style

During his latest loan, Batshuayi has made five appearances for Palace, while he has provided two assists but has yet to score.