And Puyol has suggested Antonio Conte’s side will count the cost if he’s not among their ranks at the Nou Camp.
"I think he's a very good player, he has scored goals," Puyol told Sky Sports.
"He has had back problems but he is a dangerous player.
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Carles Puyol says Chelsea have missed Alvaro Morata ahead of tonight's showdown with Barcelona
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Alvaro Morata will be hoping to start when Chelsea take on Barcelona in the Champions League tonight