Chelsea tactics: 5 ways the Blues will cope without Morata
By David Gate
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Although Morata’s injury is a cruel blow for the Blues it could not have come at a better time in the fixture list. They have to face Crystal Palace, Watford and Bournemouth before hosting Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.
That United game is round about when they expect Morata to be available again. If they can take 9 points from the first three games that should keep them well within title contention before they welcome Jose Mourinho’s side.
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With six points from their first two Champions League games the pressure is off in that competition too. If they can take 2-4 points from those games they should be well set heading into the final two group games. That would not just put them likely to go through but also in pole position for first place.
They will also face Everton in the Carabao Cup. That is not a worry for two reasons. Firstly, the league cup is not a priority for the reigning Premier League champions. A loss would not derail their season in the slightest.
Secondly, Everton are terrible. Truly awful at the moment. The Blues could probably send out a couple of academy starlets up front and get a result against the Toffees. Frankly, there is not much on the upcoming fixture list for Chelsea to sweat too hard.