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Chelsea’s Alvaro Morata considered leaving after ‘disastrous’ first season

Spain coach Luis Enrique says that he rates both Diego Costa and Alvaro Morata and stresses that they have very different qualities.

Alejandro Moreno and Gab Marcotti question if Chelsea are better off without Alvaro Morata in the lineup as his struggles continue.

Chelsea’s Maurizio Sarri has hailed Marcos Alonso as the best left back in Europe but he must improve his defensively to be the best in the world.
Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata has said he considered returning to  Italy or Spain this summer after a “disastrous” end to the season at Chelsea — but insists he is now happy again.
Injuries limited him to 15 goals in 48 games in his first season at Chelsea and the poor form led to his omission from Spain’s World Cup squad, but he has now been named in Luis Enrique’s squad for the UEFA Nations League game against England on Saturday.
“I was not happy at Chelsea last season,” Morata said…

Chelsea’s Pedro-inspired late surge seals victory on mixed day for Luiz, Morata

Chelsea didn’t get their first goal until halfway through the second period but in the end remain perfect in the Premier League heading into the international break.
LONDON — Three thoughts on Chelsea’s 2-0 win vs. Bournemouth in the Premier League.
1. Pedro ensures Chelsea make it four out of four 
Chelsea may not yet look like a Premier League title contender, but they continue to win like one.
Bournemouth were disciplined and dangerous at Stamford Bridge, but second-half goals from Pedro and Eden Hazard ensured Maurizio Sarri’s men became just the sixth Chelsea side to win their opening four Premier League games of a season; four of those were crowned…

Spain name Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso and Alvaro Morata in squad to face England

Two weeks on from Luis Enrique’s appointment, Sid Lowe reminds us of the Spaniard’s past and how it’s led to an adverse reaction among fans.
Chelsea duo Marcos Alonso and Alvaro Morata have been included in Luis Enrique’s first Spain squad, with only two Barcelona players, Sergi Roberto and Sergio Busquets, in the 23-man selection.
Spain begin a new era under the former Barcelona coach with a Nations League game against England on Sept. 8 before hosting Croatia at Elche on Sept. 11.
Real Madrid have six players in the squad — Dani Carvajal, Nacho, Isco, Dani Ceballos, Marco Asensio and Sergio Ramos — but summer signing Alvaro Odriozola…

Alvaro Morata: ‘Never a thought’ of leaving Chelsea this summer

Craig Burley explains why Maurizio Sarri may face a difficult decision in Chelsea’s midfield as the FC crew discuss the Blues’ win over Arsenal.

The guys respond to your tweets about Mkhitaryan’s role with Arsenal, Jorginho’s performance, Sokratis, Unai Emery and the Man City documentary.

Craig Burley and Paul Mariner don’t hold back on their criticism of Mesut Ozil and question how Unai Emery will handle his involvement in the squad.
Alvaro Morata insisted that leaving Chelsea was “never a thought” for him this summer despite a disappointing first season in English football.
Juventus and AC Milan were both linked with moves to bring Morata back to Serie A after a Premier League campaign that yielded just 11 goals in 30 appearances, as well as suggestions that he had failed to settle into life in London away from the pitch.
Morata fuelled the speculation by spending much of his summer in Italy, being pictured with his agent and…

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata’s wife Alice gives birth to twin boys in Venice

After a troubled first season in English football, things are looking up for Alvaro Morata. Chelsea’s club-record signing is now a father to twin boys after his wife Alice Campello gave birth on Sunday.
In a lengthy message alongside a picture posted on Instagram of his wife and sons in hospital, Morata praised Campello for fighting “like a lioness” during a difficult pregnancy that felt “like three years” with “nights in hospital” and “dehydrated days” — which may go some way towards explaining…

Rumours rated: Liverpool finally closing in on Alisson? James back to Madrid?

ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson takes a look at the latest rumours in Transfer Rater, featuring Ivan Perisic, Gonzalo Higuain and more.
With the World Cup now over and the top European leagues only a month or so away from starting back up, all attention shifts to the transfer market. Which players are likeliest to move in the near future? David Amoyal rates the top rumours from around world football.

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to Real Madrid: 35 percent
After facilitating Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Serie A, Jorge Mendes is working as an intermediary to deliver a young star back to the Galacticos. While the Portuguese super-agent…

As the Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus rumours continue to gain momentum, ESPN FC’s Craig Burley explains why he’s not sold on the move.
The World Cup is in full swing, but the transfer rumour mill hasn’t slowed down one bit. David Amoyal breaks down and rates some potential moves to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.
Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus: 15 percent
The Serie A champions’ strong bond to Real Madrid dates back to the 1990s, and they have recently established a relationship with Jorge Mendes as a result of the Joao Cancelo deal. But landing the super agent’s highest-profile client would come at an enormous cost at a time…

Rumours rated: Hirving Lozano to Barcelona? Aleksandr Golovin to Premier League?

ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson breaks down the latest transfer rumours surrounding Paul Pogba, Rafinha and more in Rumour Rater.

Paul Mariner measures if Xherdan Shaqiri would be a good fit in Jurgen Klopp’s system, N’Golo Kante’s future with Chelsea and more.
Despite the World Cup having started, the transfer rumour mill hasn’t slowed down one bit. David Amoyal breaks down and rates some potential moves to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.
Hirving Lozano to Barcelona: 55 percent
The young Mexican is quickly making a name for himself with his performances in Russia. Among the clubs interested in the PSV winger, Barcelona have already made an approach, as confirmed by Lozano’s father. The chances of seeing the Mexican in the Eredivisie next season are…

Chelsea’s Alvaro Morata ‘too expensive’ for Borussia Dortmund

Gab Marcotti explains how Chelsea’s managerial situation will play into Eden Hazard’s decision to stay at Stamford Bridge or leave for Real Madrid.

Gab Marcotti puts himself in the shoes of the Chelsea brass and explains why the club should hold off on replacing Antonio Conte with Maurizio Sarri.

ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop feels Willian’s future is dependent upon who is in charge of Chelsea next season.
Borussia Dortmund cannot afford Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata, sporting director Michael Zorc has told Funke Media.
BVB are still looking to fill the void Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left in central attack when leaving for Arsenal in January. And there has been speculation that Dortmund could make a move for Morata, with some papers suggesting a swap deal with U.S. international Christian Pulisic.
“I’d still say that Morata is too expensive,” sporting director Michael Zorc said, and added with a smile:…

Transfer Talk: Juventus to swap Gonzalo Higuain for Chelsea’s Morata … or Inter’s Mauro Icardi

ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop assesses the latest transfer rumours surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo, Gonzalo Higuain and many more in Transfer Rater.
The transfer window is open, and Transfer Talk has the latest rumours making the rounds. Follow live with our daily blog throughout the summer.
Juventus to swap Higuain for Chelsea’s Morata …
Juventus will try to tempt Chelsea into selling Alvaro Morata by offering Gonzalo Higuain in a swap deal, says the London Evening Standard.
Juve see this summer as the perfect opportunity to recoup some of the £78 million they paid Napoli for the Argentinian two years ago and offload Higuain’s £125,000-per-week…

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