Diego Costa

[BlueLyon 9,359]

If he plays well against Chelsea ''best defense of england'' and causes us trouble, he will cause trouble to any defense in Premier league. If we will completely cut him off the game, he might struggle in PL too. I think Roman and Atletico will make or break deal soon after semis...

[Reddish-Blue 2,493]

Have you seen him play? Costa creates chances himself, he is almost unstoppable in some games. This guy will create havoc in Chelsea´s defense, you can bet your ass on it.

Have you seen him play? He's not unstoppable...he's just having a very good season.

Unstoppable would be someone like Suarez or Aguero (when fully fit) or C.Ronaldo

[bushman 2,043]

Have you seen him play? He's not unstoppable...he's just having a very good season.

Unstoppable would be someone like Suarez or Aguero (when fully fit) or C.Ronaldo

Costa can match any of them, any day. Certainly, much better than Dracula or Aguerro. Not sure about CR7.

[Reddish-Blue 2,493]

Oh please! This guy has been consistent throughout the season and has scored against the biggest teams in Europe.Also it's not only about his goal tally this season but also his link up plays with his team mates. The latter being a very important trait to have for a Chelsea FC striker.

Costa is by far the best possible option we have at the moment and I think he'll do well for us next season.

Costa is the only 'viable' option...unless we are willing to spend 55+ million on Cavani (who is by far the better player)

[bushman 2,043]

Costa is the only 'viable' option...unless we are willing to spend 55+ million on Cavani (who is by far the better player)

Cavani is not FAR BETTER than Costa. Try to watch them & then compare.

[Reddish-Blue 2,493]

Costa can match any of them, any day. Certainly, much better than Dracula or Aguerro. Not sure about CR7.

Better than Suarez? Costa hasn't even joined the EPL and the wankfest has begun.

Let's just agree to disagree, bushman before either of us start going off-topic

[We Hate Scouse 10,326]

Have you seen him play? He's not unstoppable...he's just having a very good season.

Unstoppable would be someone like Suarez or Aguero (when fully fit) or C.Ronaldo

Ronaldo was always stoppable when he played us. Ashley cole always had him under control.

Suarez never plays well against the big clubs.

[bushman 2,043]

Better than Suarez? Costa hasn't even joined the EPL and the wankfest has begun.

Let's just agree to disagree, bushman before either of us start going off-topic

I do not need to go off topic. I just wrote my opinion. I am not here to dispute yours, but it helps to watch Costa sometimes. This guy is playing immensely in this season. He is hugely responsible for an amazing Atletico of this season.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Costa is the only 'viable' option...unless we are willing to spend 55+ million on Cavani (who is by far the better player)

No he's not.

[Reddish-Blue 2,493]

Ronaldo was always stoppable when he played us. Ashley cole always had him under control.

Suarez never plays well against the big clubs.

If you're going to be picky, then no player is 'unstoppable'

[Reddish-Blue 2,493]

No he's not.

Based on what?

One guy has scored 100 goals in 3 seasons as the main man...then he moves to France, becomes second fiddle to Ibra and loses momentum, confidence in his game

The other guy has done nothing in his career up until this great season

[Spike 12,049]

If you're going to be picky, then no player is 'unstoppable'

The media tells me so.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Based on what?

One guy has scored 100 goals in 3 seasons as the main man...then he moves to France, becomes second fiddle to Ibra and loses momentum, confidence in his game

The other guy has done nothing in his career up until this great season

I think you're overstating the difference between the level of the two players. Cavani is a very good player and has scored a lot of goals in Serie A - so does that mean Antonio Di Natale is now a world-class striker?

Diego Costa scored 20 goals last season, but is in the midst of a fantastic goalscoring season. I think you're being unfairly harsh on him for whatever reason.

[SinineUltra 1,170]

I think you're overstating the difference between the level of the two players. Cavani is a very good player and has scored a lot of goals in Serie A - so does that mean Antonio Di Natale is now a world-class striker?

Diego Costa scored 20 goals last season, but is in the midst of a fantastic goalscoring season. I think you're being unfairly harsh on him for whatever reason.

It's Cavani's 4th 20+ goal season (33, 38, 38, currently 22) and had two 15 goals in 37-38 games seasons in Palermo. Costa is having his first real great season having scored over 30 goals already so it comes down to him being a late bloomer or just a great season (similar to Michu's 2012/2013) - something we will see in the future. As of now Cavani is more proven in my eyes and would trump Costa in his effort, stats and mentality.. more of a Mourinho's player.

Regarding Di Natale, he is Udinese's Totti or Del Piero with even better stats. So he is a world class striker and can be compared to Totti and Del Piero. Serie A is a strong league that is known for it's defensive play. Scoring goals in La Liga - a league with few strong teams - is easier, it's in the culture to play an attacking football and with pace and flair so when it comes to that Serie A goals count for more than La Liga's.

[Mr_President 404]

Whilst it is true this is Costa's first 'great' goal scoring season, he was actually very good last season but Falcao played as the '9' that season. This is his first season being the #1 centre forward, his record is not comparable to Cavani's.