Diego Costa

[Term-X 7,891]

If Real go for a striker, it's clearly going to be Sergio Aguero not Costa.

[Ljpaddock 187]

Not got the looks for the new Real Madrid

[Term-X 7,891]

Not got the looks for the new Real Madrid

[Jase 43,479]

Me and the old man were discussing Diego in Europe, he doesn't seem to play with the same verve and panache as he does in domestic matches. Is the pace too slow for him, I wonder? Personally I've always thought the more mobile Remy or the more powerful Drogba would be a better option in UCL group games.

But Costa did well with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last season. Think he has been rather unfortunate not to have scored yet for us in Europe. Were denied by some goalkeeping heroics at Sporting Lisbon, had a goal wrongly ruled out for offside at Maribor and then denied by combination of goalkeeper and defenders making last-ditched blocks at Schalke.

[The Chels 2,502]

But Costa did well with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last season. Think he has been rather unfortunate not to have scored yet for us in Europe. Were denied by some goalkeeping heroics at Sporting Lisbon, had a goal wrongly ruled out for offside at Maribor and then denied by combination of goalkeeper and defenders making last-ditched blocks at Schalke.

I wouldn't say he's been unlucky but it does show he still has a lot of room for improvement. This season in the CL most of his chances have been ones where he starts with the ball outside the box and he's not particularly good in those circumstances. He's had quite a few potential 1v1s but he's either been tackled by the last defender or hit the ball straight at the keeper. He's been lethal in the PL because he gets more of the ball in the box.

[Barbara 15,149]

I wouldn't say he's been unlucky but it does show he still has a lot of room for improvement. This season in the CL most of his chances have been ones where he starts with the ball outside the box and he's not particularly good in those circumstances. He's had quite a few potential 1v1s but he's either been tackled by the last defender or hit the ball straight at the keeper. He's been lethal in the PL because he gets more of the ball in the box.

both things are only partially true.

He had an amazing individual play against Schalke where he advanced a lot before reaching the box.

He's still polishing his game. We should remember he started playing football quite old for a professional, he still has a lot of polishing to do.

He's much better than people give him credit for. He's not talented with the ball, he's not brilliant, but he isn't this useless guy either (not saying you're saying he is, but some did imply).

He hasn't been at the top of his form in most UCL games we played... so I think it's only a matter of time. I'm very happy with his form at EPL, so I won't complain about his lack of goals in UCL group stage.

[ZanSnake 1,211]

the instinctive that Costa has is to score goals, and threat will apparent with CL games. Wait and see!

[illmatic 901]

Real Madrid Could Make Shock Diego Costa Bid

http://www.sportsvibe.co.uk/news/football/real-madrid-could-make-shock-diego-costa-bid-37914/?

If you are a footballer and the press never linked you with Real Madrid, begin to doubt of your existence.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

If you are a footballer and the press never linked you with Real Madrid, begin to doubt of your existence.

Mikel never exist then..

[illmatic 901]

Mikel never exist then..

"Real Madrid and Manchester United are beign linked with Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel"

http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/real-madrid-man-utd-monitoring-obi-mikel-chelsea-frustration-1542221#.VHlA12SG9TM

:eyebrows:

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

"Real Madrid and Manchester United are beign linked with Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel"

http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/real-madrid-man-utd-monitoring-obi-mikel-chelsea-frustration-1542221#.VHlA12SG9TM

:eyebrows:

[ZanSnake 1,211]

"Real Madrid and Manchester United are beign linked with Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel"

http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/real-madrid-man-utd-monitoring-obi-mikel-chelsea-frustration-1542221#.VHlA12SG9TM

:eyebrows:

Yes!

[LAM09 6,744]

"Real Madrid and Manchester United are beign linked with Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel"

http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/real-madrid-man-utd-monitoring-obi-mikel-chelsea-frustration-1542221#.VHlA12SG9TM

:eyebrows:

If only this happened.

[Jase 43,479]

Do not want to take away Costa's aggression because that's what make him good but really though, he needs to control himself and stop getting combust so easily. Gosh! Could have so easily been sent off today!

However, regarding his yellow card, his elbow may have landed on Brown (IIRC) but it doesn't really look intentional and the book feels a tad harsh. But oh well, at least the suspension will be served now. Hopefully, it won't cost us against Spurs.

[Special Juan 27,424]

Sell him.

[DH1988 1,273]

I like his aggression but slightly annoyed he knew if he got booked etc.

[The_Flash 1,144]

there is a long way to go in the season I hope he's not burning out

[The Chels 2,502]

I like his aggression but slightly annoyed he knew if he got booked etc.

Better to be suspended for Tottenham at home than the bogey game that is Newcastle away. Really hope Cesc/Matic don't pick up yellows on Wednesday because we will need them for next Saturday's game especially.