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Morata is mentally fragile like Saponara – Sarri

The Chelsea striker has struggled since the start of 2018 with his manager comparing him to his former Empoli midfielder

Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri has again questioned forward Alvaro Morata's 'mental fragility', comparing him to his former Empoli midfielder Riccardo Saponara.

After a bright start to life at Stamford Bridge, Morata has had a difficult time in 2018, scoring just six times in the Premier League since the turn of the year.

Five of those goals have come this term, but his performances have been criticised, with the Spain international often appearing uneasy in front of goal and lacking in confidence.