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Chelsea FC news: 'He's acting like a petulant child' - Antonio Conte's behaviour affects Alvaro Morata, says Joey Barton

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Joey Barton described Antonio Conte as a ‘soft lad’ and a ‘petulant child’, arguing that his behaviour on the touchline doesn’t help Chelsea’s misfiring Alvaro Morata.

The Blues striker has just two goals in his previous nine games and faced criticism for his finishing after missing a series of golden opportunities in his side’s last few matches.

But Barton sprung to the Spaniard’s defence and accused his manager of failing to offer him the right support.