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Morata: Conte believes in me so I can be at my best

The Blues striker joined the club to play more games at the top level, and his start has been close to perfect as he keeps scoring key goals.

Alvaro Morata lauded Chelsea manager Antonio Conte after the striker netted a vital goal at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday.

The 24-year-old joined Chelsea for £55 million in the summer and he met Eden Hazard's cross to score his seventh goal in seven games for the club.

The former Real Madrid striker celebrated his equaliser with Conte and ran to him during his goal celebration.