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Lampard: Chelsea must go with Morata over Giroud for Barcelona

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard says Alvaro Morata should start against Barcelona tonight in their Champions League clash.

Lampard wrote for the London Evening Standard: "Out of the two strikers, I would go with Alvaro Morata over Olivier Giroud because he has the pace to run in behind.

"However, I wouldn't be surprised if Conte considers using Willian and Pedro alongside Hazard because they combine well, have the energy to track back and cause a threat on the counter.

"Chelsea also need to capitalise on Barcelona's possible weakness in the air. They aren't used to defending crosses as much in La Liga so they need to take advantage of any set-piece they can get. Barcelona will be in confident mood. They have gone unbeaten in La Liga this term and boast a very good defensive record.

"But I'm not sure Barcelona are quite as fluent now as they were in previous years."

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