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'Chelsea are missing him': Carles Puyol makes claim before Barcelona Champions League tie
CHELSEA have missed Alvaro Morata in the build-up to tonight’s Champions League showdown with Barcelona.
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At least that’s the verdict of Nou Camp legend Carles Puyol, who admits the striker could hurt his old team tonight.
Morata joined Chelsea from Real Madrid last summer and his strong start to life at Stamford Bridge suggested he was a sound investment.
But he’s since endured a goal-drought, not aided by a suspension and a battle against a back injury.
Morata will be hoping he gets the nod when Chelsea take on Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League last-tie tonight.
And Puyol has suggested Antonio Conte’s side will count the cost if he’s not among their ranks at the Nou Camp.
"I think he's a very good player, he has scored goals," Puyol told Sky Sports.
"He has had back problems but he is a dangerous player.
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"He is powerful. He could do damage to Barcelona.
"I don't know what his physical condition is - whether he is at 100 per cent - but he is an important player and Chelsea are missing him."
Morata has scored 12 goals in 36 appearances for Chelsea this season.
And he’ll be hoping to play his way into form before he heads to this summer’s World Cup with Spain.
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