Morata: The fans even don’t think that footballers can have feelings

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In an interview with ABC, Alvaro Morata has reflected on the mental battle he faced with himself in recent years and admitted that fans don’t believe footballers can have feelings.

The 26-year-old has recently returned to form for Chelsea and has once again been included by Luis Enrique in the Spain squad.

“To support the pressure [in football], you also have to work on your head,” he said.

“That’s the most important thing in our field.

“I was totally away from where I had to be, I had problems with myself.

“When you realise that, you have problems with everything.

“I was going against everyone: referees, opponents, the fans… I wasn’t balanced.

“You don’t want to go to training or even play.

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“At first I was a little embarrassed to talk to a psychologist and tell them all my problems.

“The fans don’t think that we can have feelings because we are valued and paid well.

“Now I am happier than ever at Chelsea and in the national team, and that isn’t because I’m in my best form on the pitch.

“I’m scoring goals again but I have played better.

“It was important to get rid of all the negative thoughts that I had on top of me.”

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