Despite Morata's Injury, Conte Says Giroud Unlikely To Start Against Watford
Chelsea could once again be without a recognised striker against Watford on Monday, with Alvaro Morata out injured and Olivier Giroud unlikely to start.
Manager Antonio Conte picked a side without a centre forward for the midweek Premier League clash with Bournemouth - a game Chelsea lost 3-0 at Stamford Bridge.
They could be forced into a similar situation on Monday, with Conte confirming that Morata will not play at Vicarage Road.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday, Conte said: 'Morata is still out, we hope to be able to solve his situation, but he has a problem in his back and is missing a lot of games, it is not a good situation for me or for team.'
That would appear to open the door for £18million deadline day signing Giroud, however Conte said the forward was unsure if he is yet fit to start.
He said: 'Giroud has had a muscular injury, he could only play for 15 minutes for Arsenal against Swansea.
'We want players in the best physical condition, and to work with them so we are happy and they are happy with our football.'
Giroud trained with his team mates for the first time on Thursday, but his new manager is not yet sure if the striker can start at Vicarage Road.
Written by NEWSTRAWL ONLINE UPDATE
Sodiq Oyeleke is a Media, Human Resources, Project Management and Public Relations Practitioner
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