Álvaro Morata – Page 9 – Football Scout

I’ve always worked at clubs making ‘economic sacrifices’ – Antonio Conte

The ESPN FC crew question whether or not Alvaro Morata has what it takes to lead the line week in and week out at Chelsea.

Alvaro Morata missed a host of clear-cut chances as Chelsea settled for a 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates.

Antonio Conte admits Alvaro Morata’s confidence could dip after the striker missed three clear chances in Chelsea’s draw at Arsenal.
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has said he never makes any “major demands” about signings because he has always worked for clubs limited in the market by “economic sacrifices.”
Conte was frustrated by Chelsea’s failure to acquire Romelu Lukaku and Alex Sandro last summer, while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Ross Barkley also turned down moves to Stamford Bridge in the final days of the window.
Fernando Llorente joined Tottenham despite Conte’s desire to bring him to Chelsea as back-up for Alvaro…

Why Alvaro Morata is losing the mental battle in one-on-one situations

The ESPN FC crew question whether or not Alvaro Morata has what it takes to lead the line week in and week out at Chelsea.

Antonio Conte admits Alvaro Morata’s confidence could dip after the striker missed three clear chances in Chelsea’s draw at Arsenal.
Football fans are a pessimistic sort at the best of times, but few scenarios during a match elicit such pure dread as watching your team’s No. 9 go one-on-one with the opposing goalkeeper.
On the evidence of his last two-and-a-half hours of football, Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata looks like he feels much the same. In the space of 145 minutes against the alarmingly welcoming defences of Stoke and Arsenal, he saw the whites of a goalkeeper’s eyes five times — and failed to score once.
It’s tempting…

Morata’s misses haunt Chelsea as Blues settle for 2-2 draw at Arsenal

Chelsea ended their run of festive fixtures with a highly eventful 2-2 draw at Arsenal on Wednesday.

The Blues could have been two up inside the first 15 minutes only for Alvaro Morata to fluff his lines on both occasions. The Spaniard missed t…

Spaniards Alvaro Morata, Marcos Alonso head Chelsea past Brighton

Alvaro Morata scored his first Premier League goal since December 2nd as Chelsea dispatch of Brighton & Hove Albion.
Chelsea got back to winning ways on Boxing Day with a 2-0 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge.

Despite plenty of possession in the first half the Blues struggled to break down a well-organised defence that showed little ambition to get forward. A sharp turn from Morata looked to have opened them up early on but it came to nothing before two decent chances were created. Victor Moses ran on to an excellent through ball from Cesc Fabregas but couldn’t convert before a sharp chance arrived at…

Alvaro Morata ruled out for Chelsea’s clash with Huddersfield

Antonio Conte believes Barcelona are a good draw for Chelsea as they must face tough teams if they are to win the UCL.
Striker Alvaro Morata will miss Chelsea’s Premier League clash at Huddersfield through fatigue and a back issue.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is poised to rotate his options as he seeks an immediate response to the loss at West Ham, but Morata is not available.
The Blues boss said: “Morata is out, because he’s a bit tired and there is a problem in his back. He is out.”
Midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko could also be rested after his half-time substitution at the London Stadium, while midfielder Danny Drinkwater…

Marko Arnautovic’s 6th minute strike against Chelsea was enough to give David Moyes his first win as West Ham manager.

Gary Cahill did not hold back his disappointment following Chelsea’s poor result against West Ham.

Chelsea saw the last embers of their title defence burn out as they lost 1-0 to West Ham at the London Stadium.

The early kickoff seemed to catch Chelsea half asleep as the home side showed much more desire in the opening stages. Some dozy defending from the visitors allowed Marko Arnautovic to find space in the penalty area after 6 minutes and he slipped the ball past Thibaut Courtois for the game’s only goal. When Chelsea conceded early last week against Newcastle, it prompted a powerful response….

Chelsea must avoid complacency and take their chances against West Ham

Craig Burley explains what Tiemoue Bakayoko must improve to earn a place within Antonio Conte’s starting XI.

Craig Burley explains what Tiemoue Bakayoko must improve to earn a place within Antonio Conte’s starting XI.
Chelsea and West Ham United kick off the weekend’s round of Premier League fixtures with what has the potential to be a feisty Saturday lunchtime derby at the London Stadium.
The Blues, in a rich vein of domestic form, have won six of their past seven top-flight games and victory against the Hammers would pull them level on points with second-place Manchester United, who host table-topping neighbours Man City the following day. By stark contrast, West Ham, one point off the basement, are entrenched…

Paul Clement delighted with protege Alvaro Morata’s start at Chelsea

Antonio Conte speaks on the importance of players being happy with their squad roles, considering the depth of Chelsea.

Gab Marcotti and the FC panel assess the latest transfer rumours that have Aubameyang linked with Chelsea and David Luiz headed to Real Madrid. Swansea boss Paul Clement faces a reunion with Alvaro Morata delighted that the Chelsea striker has proved his early-season critics wrong.
The pair worked together at Real Madrid when Clement was Carlo Ancelotti’s assistant and Morata was trying to nail down a first-team place.
Morata won a Champions League winners’ medal under Ancelotti in the 2013-14 season, but he then joined Juventus with his game time limited by the presence of Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo.
“I worked with…

Form and fixtures give Chelsea chance to prove doubters wrong

The FC crew look at the Premier League title race and more.

The FC crew look at the Premier League title race and more.
Having secured a deserved point from Saturday’s enthralling encounter with Liverpool at Anfield, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has every reason to feel positive about the Blues’ upcoming, if somewhat cluttered, fixture schedule.
In the race for the Premier League title, the 1-1 draw on Merseyside may have seen third place Chelsea fall  behind Manchester United and leaders Manchester City, who both won at the weekend, but Conte will pay no heed to the many pundits claiming the club’s chances…

Tactical changes by Antonio Conte give Chelsea edge in Liverpool showdown

The FC crew preview Liverpool vs. Chelsea at Anfield that sees the Reds as favourites, according to the SPI.

The FC crew preview Liverpool vs. Chelsea at Anfield that sees the Reds as favourites, according to the SPI.
Having qualified midweek for the knockout phase of the Champions League, Chelsea will be in a buoyant mood as they head to Anfield for a keenly anticipated Premier League showdown with Liverpool.
Blues boss Antonio Conte made some subtle changes to his lineup for the match with Qarabag, which ended in a resounding 4-0 win. Star of the show Willian, handed an increasingly rare start, scored two goals and also won two penalties that were converted by Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas.
The Brazilian’s…

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