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Cudicini hopes Morata can be 'more free in his mind'

Alvaro Morata's brace in Chelsea's FA Cup third-round victory over Nottingham Forest can prompt an upturn in the enigmatic striker's form, according to assistant head coach Carlo Cudicini.

Spain international Morata scored his first goals in six appearances for Chelsea to help the Blues secure a place in the fourth round during a week in which the club announced that another forward, Borussia Dortmund's Christian Pulisic, would be joining next season.

Morata has made just 11 Premier League starts for Chelsea this term, with head coach Maurizio Sarri often preferring a front three of Eden Hazard, Willian and Pedro.