Thierry Henry says new Chelsea signing Tiemoue Bakayoko is a good technical player despite his reputation as a midfield destroyer.
The French midfielder made his Premier League debut in the Blue’s 2-1 win against Spur’s at Wembley last weekend.
Conte was at first critised for throwing Bakayoko into the Blues team despite a lack of preparation after recovering from a serious knee operation earlier this summer.
However, despite a lack of match fitness, the 23-year-old performed well in the Chelsea squad to help the Blues win the midfield battle and secure three points.
Bakayoko was a second-half substitute in Chelsea’s 2-0 win against Everton at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.
The midfielder established himself as one of the best in the Champions League last term thanks to his robust performances for AS Monaco.
Former Arsenal striker Henry believes there is more Bakayoko’s game than just being a ball winner.
“He showed [that he sees the midfield picture] he does with Monaco last year,” Henry told Sky Sports.
“Playing in Champions League in big games away from home helped him understand what was going to happen today.
“He is good on the ball. Is he Bernardo Silva on the ball? Maybe not. But he’s good on the ball.”
Bakayoko was one of four summer signings at Stamford Bridge following the arrivals of Willy Caballero, Alvaro Morata and Antonio Rudiger.
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