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Alvaro Morata hands Chelsea fitness boost ahead of Roma clash after returning to training

Alvaro Morata is primed to lead Chelsea's attack against Roma in the Champions League on Wednesday as the Blues seek to quickly erase the embarrassment of their weekend loss to the Premier League's bottom club Crystal Palace.

The Spaniard missed the 2-1 defeat after injuring his hamstring against Manchester City before the international break.

But the £70.6m striker underwent full training on Sunday and Chelsea captain Gary Cahill indicated his return is imminent.

Alvaro Morata returned to training on Sunday after suffering a hamstring injury last month
Alvaro Morata returned to training on Sunday after suffering a hamstring injury last month

'He is back out on the pitch and hopefully he keeps progressing okay,' said Cahill.