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Alvaro Morata subbed off in tears as ex-Chelsea star suffers horror knee injury in Atletico Madrid clash
Ex-Chelsea star Alvaro Morata has a long injury history
ATLETICO MADRID star Alvaro Morata was stretchered off in tears after suffering a devastating injury during a crunch clash with Sevilla in LaLiga.
Morata, 31, appeared to have hurt his knee, which led to him hobbling off the pitch in tears at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium.
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The ex-Real Madrid star was replaced by Memphis Depay on 46 minutes.
The heartbroken striker was taken straight back to the dressing room in order to undergo medical tests.
The ex-Chelsea star has a long list of injuries, which spanned throughout his time at Juventus, Real Madrid and the Blues.
This major setback poses as a huge blow for Atletico manager Diego Simeone as the Spain international has registered a whopping total of 19 goals and three assists in 32 appearances this season.
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And fans were left devastated as they took to social media to wish Morata a speedy recovery.
One fan tweeted: "Quick recovery to Morata."
Another commented: "Wishing him quick recovery.";
A third wrote: "Just when he was having his best season."
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This fan said: "So sad. He was in the form of his life this season. Such a sad injury."
And that one wished: "Sending heartfelt wishes to Alvaro Morata.
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"Injuries are tough, but with determination and support, he'll come back stronger. Get well soon."
Sevilla went on to beat Atletico thanks to Isaac Romero's winner after just 15 minutes.
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