Costa who? Conte delighted with Chelsea record-signing Morata
Posted Tuesday, August 29, 2017 by tribalfootball.com
Antonio Conte has praised Alvaro Morata for his quick transition to the Chelsea football philosophy.
The Chelsea forward has hit the ground running for the Blues, making history by becoming the first player to score and assist in their first two Premier League home games.
Morata was brought in to replace Diego Costa, who scored 20 league goals last term, but Conte insists the Spaniard is doing a great job so far.
"When you arrive at a new club and you are a striker, to score is very important,' Conte said of the former Juventus forward.
"It's not easy for a striker, and midfielders, to arrive and adapt very quickly to our philosophy.
"It is even more so for the strikers, who I need to stay in position as a point of reference. To adapt to our style is not easy and you need time.
"I'm pleased for him, (Antonio) Rudiger and (Tiemoue) Bakayoko and (Andreas) Christensen: new signings, young players. We are trying to build and improve this base."
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