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Chelsea news: Alvaro Morata must make one improvement to his game - Gianfranco Zola
CHELSEA striker Alvaro Morata must find consistency to become a Stamford Bridge great.
Chelsea star Morata finds the net against Lichtenstein
That is according to legendary Chelsea forward Gianfranco Zola.
Morata joined the Blues from Real Madrid in the summer transfer window in a deal that could rise to £70million.
The Spaniard has scored three goals in his first four Premier League games, all with his head, including in the 2-1 victory over Leicester on Saturday.
At 24, Morata already has an impressive list of clubs on his CV, including Real Madrid and Juventus.
Chelsea news: Alvaro Morata must add consistency to his game, says Gianfranco Zola
Alvaro Morata played with Juventus and he wasn’t a regular, the same for Real Madrid
However, he is yet to be a regular starter in his career, with Chelsea looking to be the first real opportunity for almost guaranteed first-team football.
Zola says there are no doubts over Morata’s qualities but says he must show it over a period of time.
“I know he is a very talented player with amazing skills, but he has never been a regular,” Zola told talkSPORT.
“He played with Juventus and he wasn’t a regular, the same for Real Madrid.
Chelsea news: Alvaro Morata has scored three goals in his first four Premier League goals
“Nobody doubts his qualities but he is still young and needs to find consistency because when you play for teams like Juventus, Real Madrid and Chelsea you have to be consistent.
"Obviously Antonio Conte with his methods, his work ethic, he is helping him a lot and it seems he is going in the right direction.
"For Chelsea, the main striker is a vital position and if he plays well then (Eden) Hazard, Pedro, Willian, all the players around him, will play well also."
Morata is set to make his European debut for Chelsea tonight when they face Azerbaijan champions Qarabag in their first Champions League group game at Stamford Bridge (7.45pm).
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