Chelsea v Nottingham Forest: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis | FA Cup 2018-19

Chelsea progress to the next round of the FA Cup
Chelsea progress to the next round of the FA Cup

#3 Football is a crazy game, Alvaro Morata is a crazy striker

Morata scored his second with a brilliant header
Morata scored his second with a brilliant header

At the moment in world football, no striker is lesser animated than Alvaro Morata. The Spaniard has struck 10 goals in this season so far; certainly not a bad return for the criticisms he receives.

The 26-year-old albeit scored a brace to take his side to the fourth round of the FA Cup. Hudson-Odoi, not to mention, set the field on fire from the right flank. His dribbling prowess left the defenders stranded, and his cross-coupled with Morata's well-timed run led to the opener.

The 18-year-old then continued to pick up the ball early, run at the opponents and produce teasing crosses. He whipped another and this time, Morata leapt about Jacob to seal the deal for Sarri and co.

However, what is lacking from his goal is, first of all, the body language. The Spaniard shoulders are drooping at the moment and even his goals don't please him anymore. More than celebration, it's relief as far as his stagings are concerned.

Secondly, with body language, the former Real Madrid striker must build on his goals. Along with the tidy finishes, come a lot of missed sitters. That's another aspect that must improve.

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