Olivier Giroud and Eden Hazard did the business for Chelsea
The only way to win was to play a really strong physical player like Giroud
Antonio Conte
“Morata is in really good form and today I made an important decision.
“I felt the only way to win was to play a really strong physical player like Giroud to hold up the ball and link with Hazard.”
The tactic worked, with Hazard scoring the winner from a penalty he himself earned.
As for Morata, Spain are yet to confirm their squad for Russia 2018 but Conte is keen for the ex-Juventus star to go.
Chelsea beat Manchester United to win the FA Cup 2018
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Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata came on as a late sub for a cameo FA Cup final appearance
“For sure Alvaro is an important player,” he added.
“It’s not my task, I did this job with the national team, but for the World Cup it’s right for Morata to be in the squad of 23 and play in the World Cup.
“I’m the first to put my hand in the fire, I see him every day and after a tough season he has improved a lot.”