Morata Reveals He ‘Came Close’ To Depression During Chelsea Stint

By Daily sports on March 25, 2021

Alvaro Morata has admitted he “came close” to suffering from depression during his difficult season-and-a-half spell at Chelsea.

Chelsea paid a then club-record £58 million ($79m) to sign Morata from Real Madrid in 2017, but the striker did not live up to expectations despite a return of 24 goals from 72 games. 

Morata left Chelsea for Atletico Madrid in January 2019, before joining former club Juventus prior to the current campaign. 

“I’ve never had depression and I hope I never do, but I came close,” Morata said in an interview with El Mundo. “I don’t believe it is given the importance that it should.

“When your head doesn’t work well, you are your worst enemy. During those times, it doesn’t matter what you do, you are always fighting against yourself. Depression is an illness just like breaking your ankle.”

Morata began seeing a psychologist during his second season at Chelsea and believes he would have been better served by seeking help even sooner.

“Just as we train in the gym or on the pitch to improve our technique and our tactical abilities, I believe the mind is something you also have to train,” the 28-year-old said. “You have to be ready and that [seeing a psychologist] helps you a lot.

“Even for my generation, in recent years, it wasn't seen as something normal to see a psychologist – but inevitably, it has to be something normal. Today it is more common and there will be a day when it will be compulsory. There are people that go through difficult times.

“Had I had a professional, close to me during my [first season] at Chelsea, I think it would have gone better for me.”

How has Morata fared since leaving Chelsea?

Morata improved on his Chelsea scoring record at Atletico Madrid, netting 22 goals in 61 appearances before his return to Juventus. 

The striker has been a key figure for Juve this term, scoring 16 times in 34 games.  (Goal)

•PHOTO: Alvaro Morata

 

Source Daily sports

Posted March 25, 2021


 

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