Oh yeah the missed pre-season didn't help, but there was no way Allegri was going to start him over Llorente who had had a very good season for us in 2013-14. It was gradual, he gave him 5 mins, 10-15 mins, 20 mins for the first few games then increased his game time as Nando's form waned and Morata's improved enough until he eventually took the starting spot in our lineup.