Spain striker Alvaro Morata joins Galatasaray from AC Milan on loan
Spain striker Alvaro Morata has joined Galatasaray from AC Milan on loan with an option to make the deal permanent, both teams saidFEBRUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Won't play against Inter Morata won't be involved Sunday as he's on the verge of transferring to Galatasaray, Ansa reported.
Impact Morata bid farewell to his teammates and left the pre-game retreat early Saturday and will complete the move in the next couple of days. Tammy Abraham or Francesco Camarda will spearhead the frontline Sunday.
FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots against Girona Morata (thigh) had two shots (one on target), one key pass and one tackle (zero won) in 64 minutes in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Girona.
Impact Morata had a pedestrian display mostly because Milan sat back after getting the lead. He has hit the net once and posted 12 shots (four on target), three chances created and three crosses (one accurate) in his last five showings.
JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Wednesday Morata (thigh) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Girona.
Impact Morata is fit as expected Wednesday, immediately earning a starting role after his thigh injury. He should remain in the starting XI moving forward, as he has now started in 17 of his 21 games this season.
JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Fit for Girona tilt Morata (thigh) has practiced fully for two days in a row and will be available for Wednesday's game versus Girona, Mediaset reported.
Impact Morata took advantage of the time off due to a disqualification to get past a minor muscular ailment and should resume leading the line in the Champions League bout. He has scored once and added 10 shots (three on target), three chances created and three crosses (one accurate) in his last five displays.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Clears suspension Morata completed a one-game ban in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.
Impact Morata was sorely missed as Tammy Abraham and the other attackers didn't have noteworthy performances. He left his last game early due to muscle fatigue, so he'll have to be evaluated ahead of Wednesday's match versus Girona.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Disqualified for Juventus meeting Morata had one shot (one on goal), drew one foul, won one of two tackles and was booked for the fifth time in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Como.
Impact Morata had a subpar showing and subbed off at halftime due to an ailment, coach Sergio Conceicao stated. In any case, he'll be sidelined for Saturday's match versus Juventus due to yellow card accumulation. Tammy Abraham will replace him up front.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Scores against Cagliari Morata scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Cagliari.
Impact Morata broke the deadlock with an opportunistic finish from point-blank range, tapping it in after a save by Elia Caprile. It's his fifth goal in Serie A play and the third in his last five six outings, where he has added 14 shots (four on target), three key passes and four crosses (one accurate).
JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Will be back versus Roma Morata (illness) has returned to full training after the holidays, Retesport informed.
Impact Morata has shaken off an illness that sidelined him in the previous game and will return to the XI on Sunday, either in lieu or next to Tammy Abraham. He has scored twice and posted nine shots (two on target), two key passes and three tackles (two won) in his last five appearances.
DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss Verona game Morata won't be available Friday due to tonsillitis and a high fever, coach Paulo Fonseca announced.
Impact Morata will have more than a week to recover for the ensuing game versus Roma. Tammy Abraham or Francesco Camarda will lead the line in this one.
DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Misses pair of chances versus Genoa Morata (thigh) had three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Genoa.
Impact Morata had to play more than anticipated because Tammy Abraham (knock) was forced off at halftime and looked fine, but he wasted a couple of opportunities from inside the box, smashing the crossbar in the best one. He has scored twice in the last four games, adding eight shots (two on target), two chances created and one inaccurate cross.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Recovers quickly Morata (thigh) will be an option against Genoa on Sunday, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.
Impact Morata was diagnosed with a minor injury after limping off midweek and, while he's not expected to start, he'll be available in a pinch. He's in good form with three goals, seven shots (three on target), one key pass and one inaccurate cross (zero accurate) in his last five showings.
DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Will sit out at least one game Morata has been diagnosed with an adductor pull, Sky Italy informed.
Impact Morata will be re-evaluated next week but has been able to avoid major injuries. Tammy Abraham and Francesco Camarda will handle the no.9 position while he's out.
DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Bows out in UCL match Morata limped off in the 29th minute of Wednesday's game versus Red Star Belgrade due to a left thigh issue, Sky Italy informed.
Impact Morata didn't log relevant stats before picking up the problem and subbing off after receiving some treatment. Milan will play their next game Sunday versus Genoa. Tammy Abraham substituted for him off the bench.
DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Piling up goals Morata scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-1 defeat against Atalanta.
Impact Morata scored AC Milan's lone goal of the match Friday as they fell 2-1 at the hands of Atalanta. Over his most recent four appearances (four starts) in all competitions, the veteran striker has scored three goals and been surprisingly active defensively with six tackles (four won) and five clearances.
DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 3, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Finds the target in Empoli game Morata scored one goal to go with four shots (one on target) and one clearance in Saturday's 3-0 win against Empoli.
Impact Morata bagged his first goal in two months in Serie A play with a routine finish from close range. He had recently hit the net in the Champions League. He has posted 11 shots (three on target), one key pass and eight tackles (six won) in his last five appearances.
NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended for Slovan Bratislava game Morata will be unavailable Tuesday in the Champions League due to yellow-card accumulation.
Impact Morata will have to miss one after being booked twice in the first four rounds. Tammy Abraham or Francesco Camarda will lead the line midweek.
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Paltry in Juventus tilt Morata drew three fouls, won one of two tackles and took one shot (zero on target) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Juventus.
Impact Morata saw full minutes after recently dealing with a head injury but paid the price for his sides' lack of offensive efficacy in this one. He has scored once and added seven shots (two on target), one chance created and nine tackles (seven won) in his last displays.
NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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.
NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
