Morata says he thought about leaving in the summer but is now as happy as ever to be at Chelsea
Wednesday 14 November 2018 22:29, UK
Alvaro Morata says he is "happier than ever" at Chelsea after seeking the help of a psychologist.
Morata joined Chelsea for a then club-record fee of £70m in the summer of 2017 but after a promising start, in which he scored seven goals in his opening seven games, he struggled in the second half of the season.
The 26-year-old scored just three times between December 30 and the end of the season, a run of form which cost him a place in Spain's World Cup squad.
Morata says he considered leaving Chelsea over the summer but he is now happy at Stamford Bridge after the psychologist's help.
He told Spanish newspaper ABC: "I had never thought about training the mind, really. When a player hears the word psychologist at the first, you are taken aback, but I realised that I needed help.
"At first, I was a bit embarrassed to talk to the psychologist and tell him all my problems and with the help of everyone I have managed to recover happiness in football.
"This summer I said to myself once or twice that I wanted to go to a team where I would be happy again, without pressure.
"Now I am happier than ever at Chelsea and happier than ever in the national team even if it is not my best moment on the pitch."
Morata has five goals in his last seven matches and has worked his way back into his national team.
He is in Spain's squad for the UEFA Nations League match with Croatia and a friendly with Bosnia & Herzegovina, both games live on Sky Sports.
