Conte grateful to decisive substitute Batshuayi


Soccer Football - Champions League - Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea - Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - September 27, 2017 Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

MADRID (Reuters) - Chelsea manager Antonio Conte praised striker Michy Batshuayi for his patience and commitment after the Belgian again proved his knack for scoring decisive goals by striking a last gasp winner to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday.

The Belgian international has struggled overall to adapt to Chelsea since his 40 million euro ($46.99 million) move from Marseille in 2016 but has scored three crucial goals for the club.

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