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Alvaro Morata is in contention to start for Chelsea against Roma, reveals Antonio Conte ahead of European test

Antonio Conte has hinted Alvaro Morata will be thrown straight back into his starting line-up for Chelsea's European clash with Roma.

Chelsea fell to a shock defeat by Crystal Palace at the weekend without Morata and Conte is now desperate for his main forward to return on Wednesday night.

Conte said of Morata and his side's recent poor injury record: 'Alvaro is in contention for Wednesday's game and he has trained with us.

Antonio Conte is expected to start Alvaro Morata against Roma on Wednesday night
Antonio Conte is expected to start Alvaro Morata against Roma on Wednesday night

'I think that we know very well our situation.