ALVARO MORATA NEWS

Returns in Spain match Morata (head) came off the bench in Friday's Nations League game versus Denmark.

Impact Morata was called up by Spain despite missing the previous match due to a previous injury and has been able to clear the protocol quickly. He'll resume leading the line for Milan against Juventus on November 23. He has scored once and posted seven shots (three on target), one key pass and seven tackles (six won) in his last five appearances.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Cagliari game Morata (head) "is doing okay but isn't ready to play Saturday," coach Paulo Fonseca relayed.

Impact Morata has been tentatively called up by Spain for the next Nations League matches and could be back on the pitch during the break. The Milan boss stated that youngster Francesco Camarda would get the nod in relief.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers head injury Morata has been hospitalized following a collision with a teammate in training. His MRI was clean, and he will continue to be monitored in the coming days, Corriere della Sera repo...

Impact Morata is doubtful for Saturday's match versus Cagliari as he faces a race against the clock to recover and clear the protocol. Tammy Abraham is the next man up at the position.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes against former club Morata scored a goal with his lone shot while making three tackles (winning two) during Tuesday's 3-1 win over Real Madrid.

Impact Morata found the back of the net in the 39th minute scoring Milan's second goal while tying for the team-high with three tackles. The goal was the first in the Champions League this season for Morata and his first in all competitions since September.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lively in Monza game Morata generated four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Monza.

Impact Morata couldn't find the target for the sixth straight match but led his team in attempts, tallying a new season high, and got denied by the opposing goalie before Tijjani Reijnders' tap-in. He has posted seven shots (two on target), one key pass and five crosses (zero accurate) in the last five games.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Napoli Morata had one shot (zero on goal), two tackles (both won) and one interception in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Morata had a goal called off due to a slight offside early in the second half and wasn't very visible throughout the rest of the game. He hasn't hit the net in five bouts, where he has logged six shots (two on target), one key pass and five crosses (zero accurate).

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in Udinese game Morata drew three fouls and recorded one shot (one on goal), two interceptions and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Morata wasn't involved in the early goal and mostly took care of the dirty work after Tijjani Reijnders' red card. He has hit the net once and tallied six shots (three on target), two key passes and six crosses (zero accurate) in the last four fixtures.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three shots versus Bayer Leverkusen Morata (hip) had three shots (one on target), one clearance and one key pass in 28 minutes in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Morata was partially rested due to an ailment as anticipated by the coach but had a quality showing off the bench and was the most threatening attacker for his side. He'll likely be back in the starting lineup over Ruben Loftus-Cheek against Fiorentina on Sunday. He has scored once and posted six shots (three on target), five key passes and two crosses (one accurate) in the last five tilts.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Option off bench Morata (hip) is on the bench for Tuesday's clash with Leverkusen.

Impact Morata was a doubt to even be included in the squad against Leverkusen, but in the end he was deemed fit enough for the bench. The striker may not be fit enough to play any sort of role, or at most he will likely only play minimal minutes off the bench.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not fully healthy Morata (hip) "made a big effort to play Friday. He's in doubt, and we'll manage him. We'll see how he feels tomorrow. It'll be hard for him to play Tuesday, as we don't want to tak...

Impact Morata gutted it out after a hip bruise in the past game but isn't out of the woods yet and might be spared given the short turnaround. Ruben Loftus-Cheek would likely start if that were the case.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in Lecce game Morata (hip) scored one goal to go with one shot on target, one key pass and one inaccurate cross in Friday's 3-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Morata wasn't 100 percent and played less than an hour, but he still contributed to the victory by breaking the deadlock with a sneaky header on a set piece for his second goal of the season. He has notched one assist, three shots (two on target) and four chances created in the last four matches.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Lecce Morata (hip) is in the starting lineup for Friday's match against Lecce.

Impact Morata was deemed available earlier today, but the striker will go straight into the XI to partner Tammy Abraham upfront. Morata has one goal in three appearances (one start) with Milan in the current Serie A campaign.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Lecce Morata (hip) will be an option but won't start against Lecce, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Morata is with the team ahead of Friday's match, unlike Noah Okafor and Davide Calabria who are nursing thigh problems, but he'll be at least partially spared. Tammy Abraham will lead the line, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek will return to the formation after beginning on the bench last week.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Lecce game Morata is in doubt for Friday's matches versus Lecce due to a knock and some bursitis, coach Paulo Fonseca announced.

Impact Morata will go through a late fitness test to determine his availability and might be managed regardless. The coach suggested that either Ruben Loftus-Cheek o Tijjani Reijnders would play as a no.10 if Morata couldn't go.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances versus Inter Morata registered two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Inter Milan.

Impact Morata had a slightly different role as the coach went with two pure strikers and but together a typical stat line, doing a little bit of everything on offense. He has assisted once and posted two shots (one on target), there key passes and one accurate cross in three appearances since returning from a thigh injury.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in quiet performance Morata assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-1 loss versus Liverpool.

Impact Morata assisted Christian Pulisicin the third minute when he used his strength to draw a hole in the defence on the right-hand side. He didn't take a shot in his 84 minutes and this was his only chance created of the season.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in cameo against Venezia Morata (thigh) had three touches and committed one foul in 26 minutes in Saturday's 4-0 victory versus Venezia.

Impact Morata returned from a two-game absence but didn't put up stats as Milan had already secured the W at that point. He might start over Tammy Abraham against Liverpool in the Champions League. He has scored once and logged one shot and one key pass in two appearances.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

On track for Venezia fixture Morata (thigh) was able to train regularly on Wednesday, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Morata is right on the schedule after picking up a thigh strain in his first appearance and is likely to be eased off the bench in his first game, with Tammy Abraham or Noah Okafor leading the line initially. He scored once and added one shot and one key pas in his debut.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with thigh strain Morata will miss about three weeks due to a muscular lesion, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Morata was managed in the opener due to a late arrival at the club and because he already wasn't 100 percent and aggravated the situation in his cameo, even though he scored and didn't come off. Luka Jovic or Noah Okafor will man the position versus Parma and Lazio. He'll try to be a full go right after the September break.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in Serie A return Morata scored a goal off his lone shot, created one chance and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Torino.

Impact Morata was brought at the hour mark as part of a double substitution and was having a very quiet performance until the 89th minute, when he appeared at the right place to slot home a shot that ricocheted towards him and keep his team in contention. After his great return to Serie A, the striker has a great chance to become a starter over Luka Jovic as soon as next Saturday's visit to Parma.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Spain's Rodri and Morata banned for chanting song about Gibraltar at Euro 2024 title celebration

Rodri and Alvaro Morata have been banned for Spain’s first match as the new European champion after singing about a sovereignty claim on Gibraltar at the title celebration last mon...

AUGUST 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UEFA charges Spain duo Rodri, Morata for violating 'basic rules of decent conduct'

UEFA has charged Spain captain Alvaro Morata and midfielder Rodri after singing about Gibraltar at the team’s title celebration.

JULY 23

Spain players Álvaro Morata, Rodri face UEFA disciplinary case at Euro 2024 party

UEFA has started a disciplinary process against Spain captain Alvaro Morata and player of the tournament Rodri for singing "Gibraltar is Spa...

JULY 20

Spain players Morata and Rodri face UEFA disciplinary case over Gibraltar song at Euro 2024 party

UEFA has started a disciplinary process against Spain captain Alvaro Morata and European Championship player of the tournament Rodri for singing about a sovereignty claim on Gibral...

JULY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to Serie A Morata has transferred to Milan and agreed to a contract until 2028 with an option, the club informed.

Impact Morata quickly switched sides after Euro 2024 as Milan activated his release clause. He's replacing Olivier Giroud as their main no.9. He's coming off one of his most prolific seasons as he tallied 20 goals, four assists, 102 shots (44 on target) and 18 key passes in 44 matches in 2023/2024.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE