Chelsea news: How Blues will deal with Alvaro Morata ban – BBC Sport pundit Mark Lawrenson

That’s the verdict of former Liverpool star and BBC Sport pundit Mark Lawrenson, who’s tipped the Blues to run out 2-0 winners tomorrow.

Chelsea will stay third this weekend regardless of their result due to their lead over Liverpool and inferior goal difference compared to third-placed Manchester United.

They’ve still got plenty of reason to go all out against Everton though with momentum needed for the hectic run of festive fixtures.

Chelsea travel to Goodison Park without Morata though after the striker picked up a one-game ban for receiving his fifth booking of the campaign.

Lawrenson believes Antonio Conte will have a plan in mind to cope with his suspension-enforced absence though.

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“Chelsea are without suspended striker Alvaro Morata, which will probably mean Blues boss Antonio Conte will play with a false number nine, and I still think they will be dangerous,” he told BBC Sport.

Lawrenson expects Everton to offer more against Chelsea this weekend than when they faced Merseyside rivals Liverpool two weeks ago.

“Everton’s results have picked up under Sam Allardyce but this represents his biggest test since he took charge,” he said.

“Some people might question that and say well, what about the derby, but Allardyce knew that Liverpool would come at his side and he could plan for that.

“There will be some expectation that his side get down the other end of the pitch more in this game and have more of a go, and I think they will be slightly more open than they were at Anfield.”


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