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Chelsea news: Antonio Conte makes Alvaro Morata claim after Stoke win
ANTONIO CONTE has refused to blame Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata for wasting chances against Stoke.
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Chelsea cruised to a 5-0 win against Stoke to propel themselves into second spot in the Premier League for at least a few hours.
Eden Hazard was rested, but the Blues had no problems.
The west London outfit had five different goalscorer as Antonio Ruddier, Danny Drinkwater, Pedro, Willian and Davide Zappacosta were all on target.
Despite failing to get on target, Conte isn’t unduly concerned about Morata.
He said: “It was a pity as it’s important for the strikers to score.
Alvaro Morata fired a blank against Stoke
Usually I’m more worried when the strikers don’t have opportunities to score
“Usually I’m more worried when the strikers don’t have opportunities to score.
“For me, it’s important to see my players are having the chances to score.”
When asked for his thoughts on the title race, Conte added: “I think at this moment it doesn't depend on us, because let's be honest, Man City are on a fantastic run.
Antonio Conte didn't blame Alvaro Morata for his misses
“We just have to give everything in every game to try and get three points, and then at the end of the season we will see what happens."
Chelsea could drop to third should Manchester United see off Southampton.
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