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Alvaro Morata chose Chelsea because club, Antonio Conte believed in him

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata says it is easy to play with Eden Hazard.

Morata headed in Hazard's cross and Michy Batshuayi scored a last-gasp winner as the Blues won 2-1 away to Atletico Madrid in Champions League Group C on Wednesday night.

Former Real Madrid striker Morata now has seven goals in eight Chelsea games since moving to Stamford Bridge as a direct replacement for Diego Costa, who watched on from the stands after rejoining Atletico this week.

Morata has adapted quickly to Chelsea, playing with Hazard and playing in the Premier League.

The Spain striker said: "It's not difficult playing with this kind of player.