Chelsea team news: Conte receives huge boost as star striker expected to return for AS Roma clash

Chelsea take on Roma in the Champions League Match Day 3 clash at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday 17 October.

The Blues could welcome back star striker Alvaro Morata which would be a huge boost.

Morata has been out injury since the end of last month following a hamstring injury sustained against Manchester City.

The forward took full part in training on Sunday and is expected to be named in the match day squad.

Chelsea defender Tim Cahill was quoted by the Standard as saying: “He [Morata] is back out on the pitch and hopefully he keeps progressing OK.” 

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Morata is the Blues top scorer this season, having netted seven times since joining from Real Madrid over the summer.

The Blues will be without star midfielder N’Golo Kante who is out injured as is Victor Moses.

Chelsea are coming off the back of a shock 2-1 defeat against Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

The reigning Premier League champions are not in the best of form but they have beat Roma in their last three home matches and have a 100 percent win record in Group C.

The visitors meanwhile have won just one of their last 15 away games in England and are second in the group on four points.