🇪🇸 Álvaro Morata

[LAM09 7,062]

3 minutes ago, Jason said:

His technique and general play are good but just think he lacks that ruthlessness and robustness. If only we could merge him and Costa together, we would have the ideal striker.

Yep.

The way he played against Utd was ideal. He'd be tucking away more goals if he was willing to put his body on the line.

[Jase 43,479]

Just now, LAM09 said:

The way he played against Utd was ideal. He'd be tucking away more goals if he was willing to put his body on the line.

Or he sorts out his feet! If his feet is as good as his head, he would have scored at least 15 goals by now. Has missed so many clear chances because he couldn't sort out his feet or tries to over-complicate the finish.

[LAM09 7,062]

4 minutes ago, Jason said:

Or he sorts out his feet! If his feet is as good as his head, he would have scored at least 15 goals by now. Has missed so many clear chances because he couldn't sort out his feet or tries to over-complicate the finish.

Lets hope something gives soon enough

[Despiadado.Maleante 1,046]

Needs to realise the ref won't him shit if his playing for Chelsea.

[Yeboii 1,844]

49 minutes ago, Despiadado.Maleante said:

Needs to realise the ref won't him shit if his playing for Chelsea.

Yeah its annoying he barely gets any decisions against him considering the shit Aguero and Lukaku get away with for example. He does protest so much (like Diego! :D).

[The Skipper 20,609]

Again, two things he needs to work on big time - his balance, and his finishing. It’d transform him to the next level and a bonafide world class striker. He’s still a talent. I’ve said I’m not really going to judge him too much this season because I do believe he still needs to acclimatise to England. 

[kellzfresh 7,229]

He is a terrible shooter of the ball. I dont think ive seen him strike a ball hard with his feet for Chelsea. He actually has more power on his shots with his head than with his feet which is weird.

[Stats 7,147]

Such a daft yellow he picked up yesterday. He is not as bad as Costa but sometimes is really petulant and gets himself unnecessarily booked. One more yellow and a suspension and we have a whole bunch of league games coming up.

[Tomo 21,751]

6 minutes ago, Stats said:

Such a daft yellow he picked up yesterday. He is not as bad as Costa but sometimes is really petulant and gets himself unnecessarily booked. One more yellow and a suspension and we have a whole bunch of league games coming up.

He's on 4? When the hell did he pick up the others? I can't recall him getting one prior to last night.

[Stats 7,147]

Just now, Tomo said:

He's on 4? When the hell did he pick up the others? I can't recall him getting one prior to last night.

He got one against Arsenal, one against Watford, one against WBA last week which was such a stupid yellow concede as it was in the last minute of the game when we were battering them. Just don't make any challenge that will give the ref a reason to bring out a card. Then that moment yesterday when he kicked the ball away and even before that he had a right go at the ref, which he could have been booked for however the ref did not bring out the card then. Hope Conte has a word with him.

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[Blusan Alamb 295]

Alvaro Morata isn't the right starting striker for Chelsea, if we plan on competing in EPL and CL

By iabayev11 on Dec 1, 2017, 11:15pm GMT 13

Morata isn't as good as the rest of Chelsea's squad.

I've watched every minute Morata played in a Chelsea jersey and prayed for him not to turn out a flop. Most of the fans and critics praise his stats, goals scored and assists, however in my opinion he is only good to be our back up striker.

He is too soft for EPL and CL. For example, in the game vs Swansea, he fell as many times as he touched the ball and the ref didn't buy his bs. For Chelsea's #1 striker he barely made any opportunities/ good shots on target. Mo Salah scored two goals as sub in 20min....Morata did nothing the whole game. As a matter of fact, every time Tbo kicks the ball to the other half and Morata is supposed to hold up play - the same outcome occurs. The defender overpowers Morata 99% of the times, we lose the ball and that is it.

There are times where he plays on a world class level, however his inconsistency will cause Chelsea wins each and every game. Chelsea deserves a striker way better than a clumsy nice guy Morata, both in dribbling, shots, power, hold up play, runs etc. (Didier) It is crazy to think how much better our team would be if we had for example Harry Kane as a striker. I truly believe that Morata is our weakest link. Sometime, I'd even prefer playing Michy instead of AM, due to his quickness and ability to be at the right place and at the right time.

As January window coming up soon, Chelsea really needs to acquire a world class striker to have any chance in the CL..maybe Aubameyang, maybe someone else. But with Alvaro starting every game....

I honestly hope I am wrong.

In Conte we trust.

IA

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2017/12/1/16726092/alvaro-morata-isnt-the-right-starting-striker-for-chelsea-if-we-plan

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12 minutes ago, Blusan Alamb said:

Alvaro Morata isn't the right starting striker for Chelsea, if we plan on competing in EPL and CL

By iabayev11 on Dec 1, 2017, 11:15pm GMT 13

Morata isn't as good as the rest of Chelsea's squad.

I've watched every minute Morata played in a Chelsea jersey and prayed for him not to turn out a flop. Most of the fans and critics praise his stats, goals scored and assists, however in my opinion he is only good to be our back up striker.

He is too soft for EPL and CL. For example, in the game vs Swansea, he fell as many times as he touched the ball and the ref didn't buy his bs. For Chelsea's #1 striker he barely made any opportunities/ good shots on target. Mo Salah scored two goals as sub in 20min....Morata did nothing the whole game. As a matter of fact, every time Tbo kicks the ball to the other half and Morata is supposed to hold up play - the same outcome occurs. The defender overpowers Morata 99% of the times, we lose the ball and that is it.

There are times where he plays on a world class level, however his inconsistency will cause Chelsea wins each and every game. Chelsea deserves a striker way better than a clumsy nice guy Morata, both in dribbling, shots, power, hold up play, runs etc. (Didier) It is crazy to think how much better our team would be if we had for example Harry Kane as a striker. I truly believe that Morata is our weakest link. Sometime, I'd even prefer playing Michy instead of AM, due to his quickness and ability to be at the right place and at the right time.

As January window coming up soon, Chelsea really needs to acquire a world class striker to have any chance in the CL..maybe Aubameyang, maybe someone else. But with Alvaro starting every game....

I honestly hope I am wrong.

In Conte we trust.

IA

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2017/12/1/16726092/alvaro-morata-isnt-the-right-starting-striker-for-chelsea-if-we-plan

I'm sorry but

[Pizy 18,942]

Watching Lukaku once again today and the difference is so evident. Lukaku doesn't offer nearly as much as Alvaro does. Doesn't really contribute at all in general play.

[Tomo 21,751]

32 minutes ago, Pizy said:

Watching Lukaku once again today and the difference is so evident. Lukaku doesn't offer nearly as much as Alvaro does. Doesn't really contribute at all in general play.

It's wierd seeing Jose never subs him off, even at the expense of team balance (shifting him to the right and taking off a winger for Zlatan instead of making a straight swap, similar today, logic suggests he goes off for Rashford but Young did). Based on that and the way he left us, im starting to wonder if, what swung the deal in United's favour was Jose promising him unconditional full matches, and if that's the case im even more glad we didn't get him than i am already.

[The Skipper 20,609]

 

On 03/12/2017 at 0:17 AM, Tomo said:

It's wierd seeing Jose never subs him off, even at the expense of team balance (shifting him to the right and taking off a winger for Zlatan instead of making a straight swap, similar today, logic suggests he goes off for Rashford but Young did). Based on that and the way he left us, im starting to wonder if, what swung the deal in United's favour was Jose promising him unconditional full matches, and if that's the case im even more glad we didn't get him than i am already.

Nah, I just think Jose likes Lukaku’s (new) mentality now.  

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http://www.espn.co.uk/football/chelsea/story/3297364/antonio-conte-will-be-just-fine-at-chelsea-michael-emenalo

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Emenalo admitted that Conte was frustrated to miss out on Lukaku, but insisted that the episode has had no lasting impact on Chelsea.

"As everybody knows in every walk of life, you develop an idea and you have a policy in mind and you have an intent, and if it doesn't go the way you want, there is some level of disappointment," he added.

"But I can tell you today Conte is extremely happy with Alvaro Morata, and I think that is down to Morata and is also down to the fantastic work they do at Cobham.

"There are no ill feelings now, I think he's moved on from that and he's just focused on trying to get through what is a tough schedule and to try and find some rhythm with the team again."

Emenalo essentially confirming that Lukaku was the first choice target. Biggest bullet ever dodged?

[OneMoSalah 8,886]

1 hour ago, Jason said:

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/chelsea/story/3297364/antonio-conte-will-be-just-fine-at-chelsea-michael-emenalo

Emenalo essentially confirming that Lukaku was the first choice target. Biggest bullet ever dodged?

Without a doubt. I’d hate to see what Morata could do and bring to their team with the depth of attacking players United have like Mata, Martial, Rashford and Mkhitiryian. Imagine they had a CF who could properly link with those players (probably Zlatan can but surely he will be 2nd choice), would make a hell of a difference.

For the money we paid for Morata (or would of paid for Lukaku), it’s so clear how much better of a deal we got. Obviously strikers are there to score goals yes but Morata has so much more to offer.

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5 minutes ago, OneMoSalah said:

Without a doubt. I’d hate to see what Morata could do and bring to their team with the depth of attacking players United have like Mata, Martial, Rashford and Mkhitiryian. Imagine they had a CF who could properly link with those players (probably Zlatan can but surely he will be 2nd choice), would make a hell of a difference.

For the money we paid for Morata (or would of paid for Lukaku), it’s so clear how much better of a deal we got. Obviously strikers are there to score goals yes but Morata has so much more to offer.

Funny thing is, Morata wasn't even United's first choice considering they were targeting Griezmann before that. As for us, genuinely curious on what Conte saw in Lukaku and thought he would be perfect for us.

[OneMoSalah 8,886]

Just now, Jason said:

Funny thing is, Morata wasn't even United's first choice considering they were targeting Griezmann before that. As for us, genuinely curious on what Conte saw in Lukaku and thought he would be perfect for us.

Yeah it’s weird. I generally thought that Morata would of been his first choice as he signed him at Juventus, although he didn’t coach him but still maybe he wasn’t exactly sure how Morata would do being first choice playing every week as he has been a impact sub or squad player more often than not. Who knows, thought the club were pushing for Lukaku as opposed to Conte.