Morata finding his feet after Atletico offer fresh start

Alvaro Morata has made a habit of looking lost and aggrieved during five years wandering Europe's biggest clubs but in Atletico Madrid he may finally have found one to call home.

Three goals in two games and another couple ruled out by VAR mean Morata looks a player revived since his January loan move from Chelsea.

He started well there too, before confidence shrivelled to the point where faith from fans and coaches turned to frustration, and a belief he was contributing to his own decline.

Yet there is reason to suspect the early surge at Atletico may be longer-lasting, with a return to Juventus in the Champions League on Tuesday offering a reminder of how one of the game's most enigmatic talents is, aged 26, still to deliver on his potential.

"Alvaro has fantastic assets that suit our game," said Diego Simeone last month.

"Hopefully he can continue the way he has started."
- High expectations -
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"They expect goals and great performances. Alvaro has to get used to it."
- Trusting coach -
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