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Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata should be back for Crystal Palace match after limping off against Manchester City

Chelsea are optimistic the injury suffered by star striker Alvaro Morata during their defeat by Manchester City is not too bad.

Spain want to take a look at the 24-year-old to make sure he will be fit for the international break.

He may miss one of their two World Cup qualifiers but should be back in contention for Chelsea against Crystal Palace in the Premier League in two weeks.

u00a0Chelsea are optimistic the injury to Alvaro Morata during Manchester City loss is not too bad
Chelsea are optimistic the injury to Alvaro Morata during Manchester City loss is not too bad

After the game, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte said he does not expect Morata to be out long term, saying it was a 'muscular problem'.