Chelsea's new forward, Alvaro Morata said he has been under pressure since arriving at Stanford Bridge. He lamented that critics in England are killing him already despite having played for only few minutes for the club. Morata missed a crucial penalty kick against Arsenal in the Community Shield encounter in which Arsenal won 4-1.
The player who spoke to Spanish news outlet, Marca was quoted as saying “I’ve only had two pre-season games, 15 minutes officially and a missed penalty and they’re already killing me, so I know what’s ahead."
The former Real Madrid star moved to London in a deal reported to be in the region of about £70 million, making him the most expensive player in the Club history. He admitted that the huge transfer fee may be responsible for the criticism he is currently facing but assured that he had already adapted and ready to deliver.
"I admit it’s a very important amount but I have the personality to play calmly and to stay on my path”
“It’s the price you have to pay for such a big transfer. It’s something that motivates me and makes me work harder every day. I know that twice as many people are looking at me now"
“It’s been a long, strange summer, in which I’ve had to make decisions. I wasn’t fresh and I couldn’t train well. Now I have to adapt to a new team with an Italian coach who’s very tactical. But I’ve already adapted and I’m excited to play” he added.
