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Alvaro Morata in training as Chelsea receive injury boost ahead of Southampton clash
ALVARO MORATA could feature against Southampton this afternoon (3pm) after returning to Chelsea training yesterday.
Alvaro Morata is spotted in Chelsea training ahead of their clash with Southampton
Spanish striker Morata missed the 3-1 win over Huddersfield on Tuesday due to injury.
The 25-year-old looked short of fitness against West Ham last weekend and was left out of the squad entirely in midweek, with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte citing illness and then a back problem.
However, Morata was spotted training with his team-mates at Cobham yesterday, suggesting he could be fit enough to return to the starting XI against Southampton.
Eden Hazard was deployed up front in his absence, but the Belgian is likely to shift back to the wing with either Willian or Pedro dropping to the bench if Morata is selected.
Take a look through the gallery above to see the best pictures as Alvaro Morata returned to Chelsea training ahead of their clash with Southampton.