(Reuters) - Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has recovered from a back problem and is in contention for Saturday's Premier League game against Southampton, manager Antonio Conte said on Friday. Spain international Morata has made 15 league appearances for Chelsea this season, scoring nine goals but missed the 3-1 win over Huddersfield Town on Tuesday. Morata has returned to training and Conte expects his first-choice striker to shake off the lingering back pain to be ready for Saturday's clash against 11th-placed Southampton. Morata has hit the ground running since moving to London from Real Madrid in the close season and has been viewing videos of former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba in an effort to make a bigger impact. "David has a big inflammation in his knee and we are trying to solve the situation with the doctor.

Source: The Star December 15, 2017 16:07 UTC