03-29-2018, 07:35 PM
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says Alvaro Morata is "100 per cent" fit again and believes Tottenham can cope without "world-class" Harry Kane.
Conte's options up front have been scrutinised in recent weeks, with the Chelsea boss often preferring to use midfielder Eden Hazard in an advanced role instead of strikers Morata and Olivier Giroud - both signed this season.
"This period for Alvaro was very important," said Conte. "In the last week he has worked very well. I think he needed to work hard because he was out for one month for his back problem.
"Now he's really fit, 100 per cent. He's ready for an important final of the season for Chelsea and then for the chance to play in the World Cup."
Mauricio Pochettino, on the other hand, said Kane will be assessed before Sunday's game between Chelsea and Tottenham with the England forward recovering from ankle ligament damage initially expected to keep him out until April.
The 24-year-old has scored 24 goals in 29 Premier League games for Spurs this season.
Conte's options up front have been scrutinised in recent weeks, with the Chelsea boss often preferring to use midfielder Eden Hazard in an advanced role instead of strikers Morata and Olivier Giroud - both signed this season.
"This period for Alvaro was very important," said Conte. "In the last week he has worked very well. I think he needed to work hard because he was out for one month for his back problem.
"Now he's really fit, 100 per cent. He's ready for an important final of the season for Chelsea and then for the chance to play in the World Cup."
Mauricio Pochettino, on the other hand, said Kane will be assessed before Sunday's game between Chelsea and Tottenham with the England forward recovering from ankle ligament damage initially expected to keep him out until April.
The 24-year-old has scored 24 goals in 29 Premier League games for Spurs this season.