Antonio Conte: 'Alvaro Morata fitness is improving'

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has suggested that Alvaro Morata is currently on course to start in the Champions League clash with Barcelona next week.

Conte has revealed that Morata will continue his comeback in the FA Cup meeting with Hull City on Friday night after playing a full part in training since the start of the week. At a press conference, the 48-year-old told reporters: "Alvaro has been training with us regularly, every day. "His physical condition is improving. Tomorrow, he will play a part of the game. He will be ready for the game against Barcelona in the Champions League."