One goal created by Alvaro Morata in the 55th minute, enough to stop the Manchester United attack at Stamford Bridge. This game ended with the score 1-0 to victory Chelsea.
This match, in addition to providing victory for Chelsea, also to prove that Morata is able to fight the number 9 curse at Chelsea. Interestingly, Morata goal, re-created through assists from compatriot (Spain), namely Cesar Azpilicueta.
Currently, five of the eight goals Moraz has scored with Chelsea have come from assists Azpilicueta. In fact, a total of 5 assists done by Azpilicueta in the Premier League so far, all for Morata goals. The most combination in the Premier League, they are better than a combination of Kieran Trippier-Harry Kane who has collected 4 goals.
It seems (the combination of Azpilicueta-Morata) to be a threat to every opponent's defense. This Azpilicueta-Morata combination is like Spanish Connection, as both are from Spain.
Especially for the game against United, Morata admitted that previously he did ask specifically on Azpilicueta to provide assists again. Former Real Madrid and Juventus striker did indeed need a goal because it has six previous games, he did not score.
Unique in fact, when a central defender can combine well with the attacker to create goals, different if the attacker with a midfielder or wing defender with wing attackers. In fact, this is related to the strategy and the specific role that Azpilicueta carries. He was able to provide assists to Morata.
Azpilicueta and Morata
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Data References
- http://metro.co.uk/2017/11/05/telepathic-stat-proves-amazing-understanding-between-alvaro-morata-and-cesar-azpilicueta-7055534/
- http://www.squawka.com/news/
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