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Misfiring Morata the only concern for Sarri as Chelsea offer Arsenal reality check

Change of tactics or not, it is clear from Chelsea's travails in pre-season thus far that Alvaro Morata is still struggling to fully adapt to life at Chelsea.

The Blues' record signing spent last week celebrating the birth of his newborn twins, but on the pitch he has been unable to find anything to write home about in front of goal.

Against Arsenal in the International Champions Cup the Spain international missed yet another hatful of chances, including a penalty as Petr Cech made a rare save from 12 yards.

Many felt the ex-Real Madrid foward would leave Stamford Bridge this summer should new manager Maurizio Sarri find a suitable replacement, with Gonzalo Higuain top of his list.