Alvaro Morata is out up to six weeks with a hamstring injury.

Morata had scored six goals in seven Premier League matches for Chelsea. Morata suffered the injury 10 minutes before halftime of Chelsea's 1-0 loss to Manchester City on Saturday.

Antonio Conte suggested Morata’s withdrawal had been precautionary and an attempt to ensure he did not sustain a more serious complaint. 

Michy Batshuayi, the other recognised senior striker on the books after Diego Costa’s departure for £57 million last week, has scored five goals this season.