?Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has claimed that he holds no bitterness towards the former Spain national team coach Julen Lopetegui, despite being axed from the nation’s World Cup squad by the 52-year-old.
In a ?press conference (via Marca) with the national team whilst on international duty, the former ?Real Madrid and ?Juventus forward answered many questions.
However, the most anticipated answer was regarding his feelings towards the current Real Madrid boss.
Lopetegui left the 25-year-old out of his World Cup squad after Morata scored just 11 ?Premier League goals last season, largely disappointing at Stamford Bridge after his near £60m move to the Blues.
Morata said: “
“Not going to the World Cup was hard for me. I did not have the best season and the coach made the decision.
“I do not resent Lopetegui for not taking me to the World Cup. I wish him the best at Real Madrid.
“There are many things to improve (with the Spanish national team), but if we do what the coach asks we will win again.
There were rumours of Morata leaving west London after just one season with the club, and the forward did little to quash those whispers, saying, “
Sarri on Morata/Giroud: “It depends on the situation on the pitch. At the moment we had three or four or five plans on the pitch. We called on Giroud because it was his moment on the pitch. Maybe Alvaro needs more space, but Giroud is very useful.” #CFC
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