Alvaro Morata says he is already paying Chelsea back for spending so much money on a ‘Real Madrid substitute’
£70m striker believes he has notched important goals and says the difference is that the Blues' 'game is 'based on me'
ALVARO MORATA believes he is already paying Antonio Conte back for spending so much on a "Real Madrid substitute".
And the £70million summer buy claims: “The difference is that Chelsea’s game is based on me."
The Spain striker, 24, is satisfied with his form and ability to net important goals for the Blues.
The former Juventus favourite told El Pais: “They have given me everything. Conte is with me until the death."
"I find a team that has made a huge financial commitment for a Real Madrid substitute.
“It is true that I have made some good games, I have scored goals that have earned points."
Morata netted 20 times for Real last term despite usually starting on the bench.
And he scored as a sub in Chelsea's season-opener, albeit a shock 3-2 home loss against Burnley.
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Then last Sunday his thumping header sealed an impressive 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge over Everton.
Morata said: "Fate has given me a chance.
“When we play with three up front we face opponents who defend with a line of three, as in Italy.
“The centre-back follows me and the other two take the wide men, Willian or Pedro."
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