Alvaro Morata has claimed that he has never been happier than he is now at Chelsea.
Morata has revealed that he visited a psychologist to speak to him about his personal problems, in an attempt to improve his life on and off the pitch.
The Spaniard has come under criticism at many points since his move to Chelsea in the summer of 2017, but is currently impressing in the Premier League.
The forward has scored six goals for Chelsea so far this season and is proving to be more than capable up front for the Blues.
Speaking to ESPN, Morata said this:
I think it’s very important to have confidence. Things go well for you. In this period of my life I have realised that you always have to train your mind. It’s not only about being physically prepared. To withstand the pressure, you also have to work, it is the most important thing in our field.
I had never thought about training the mind, really. When a player hears the word psychologist at the first, you are taken aback, but I realised that I needed help.
At first, I was a bit embarrassed to talk to the psychologist and tell him all my problems and with the help of everyone I have managed to recover happiness in football.
The idea of going to the psychologist, for anyone who has any problem, is associated with something negative. I think everyone sees it that way when it’s really a very important thing. Now I am happier than ever at Chelsea and happier than ever in the national team even if it is not my best moment on the pitch.
I’ve scored goals again, but it’s not when I’m playing my best football. I will continue going to the psychologist, it helps me to manage the pressure and emotions.
Morata scored 15 goals in all competitions last season for Chelsea, 11 of which came in the Premier League.
With five league goals already this campaign, he is on course to beat last season’s tally and show people that he has improved – on and off the pitch.
