I think you're underestimating how good Costa was. His pure will and individual brilliance won more points than any player. Think of all the first goals he scored. I know he was pure shit after the China speculation but as a player overall his undoubtedly better atm.
No.
Willy is a downgrade from Begovic
Bakyolo isn't better than Matic
ANY striker we get is a downgrade from Costa
Rudiger is good for depth but won't improve the starting team that much.
THe real area were to most improvements can come are the wing backs.
Low bowling on tibo contact and now reports of conte frustrated at lack of activity. We really do have a incompetent boards. What have they learnt from last season...
Very underwhelming if true, especially for that price. Every game he doesn't score will be a moan fest. It's a downgrade from Costa but the lack of forwards available makes it understandable. The only thing he has going for him is his age. He will improve.