Premier League: Chelsea's Alvaro Morata sidelined with hamstring injury

It could not have happened to Alvaro Morata at a worse time. The Chelsea striker is in great form and has scored very important goals for his side in recent matches. However, Morata could be out of action for six weeks after scans revealed a hamstring injury.

Confirming the news, the Spanish Football Federation informed that Morata has sustained grade two hamstring tear which is most likely to keep him sideline for at least the entire October or more.

Morata underwent an MRI scan after limping off during his side's 0-1 home defeat against Manchester City in their Premier League clash on Saturday. 

And now the scans given to the Spanish FA revealed that the hamstring injury was worse than first expected.

Initial reports suggest the prolific frontman could be out for the whole of October, being able to return to competitive first-team action only in mid-November.

As a result of the injury, Morata is most likely to miss two Champions League games against Roma as well as Premier League matches against Crystal Palace, Watford, Everton and Bournemouth. Morata's injury is a huge blow to Chelsea's title hopes, with Michy Batshuayi being the only back up option in attacking.