Diego Costa

[termninja 5,290]

What really made me happy with Costa is not his assists, goal and strength. It's how he got up and wanted to shove it up defender's arse for that tackle. That's what a leader and a brave player does and that's a player that won't be bothered by media when say he's a flop. Instead he'll make opposition shit themselves and score a couple of goals, and then rub it and anyone's face who doubted him.

I'm surprised with his speed and at just how well he dribbles and controls the ball sometimes. In Costa we have one of the most complete strikers in the world at the moment, and I'm really bloody happy about it!

And those 2 passes really speak about his attitude and passion for win. I'm really growing on Costa, he's a badass !

[BenIsLegend 475]

This is my favourite picture of him so far.

He scored, didn't really celebrate or smile but then Zouma comes bounding in with his infectious happiness and Costa can't help but smile.

[Mustafa 885]

What really made me happy with Costa is not his assists, goal and strength. It's how he got up and wanted to shove it up defender's arse for that tackle. That's what a leader and a brave player does and that's a player that won't be bothered by media when say he's a flop. Instead he'll make opposition shit themselves and score a couple of goals, and then rub it and anyone's face who doubted him.

I'm surprised with his speed and at just how well he dribbles and controls the ball sometimes. In Costa we have one of the most complete strikers in the world at the moment, and I'm really bloody happy about it!

And those 2 passes really speak about his attitude and passion for win. I'm really growing on Costa, he's a badass !

Mate, that's typical Diego. He'll pick a fight with anyone, anytime, anywhere. He's beyond a badass, he's borderline mental

But yeah, it's a great trait for a striker to have.

[Melanicus 5,208]

Haha on second look, his expression does have a hint of "do that again and I'll kill you" look!

It seems like only Luis knows how to make him smile.

He sure does... look at them fap tissues.

[Stingray 9,441]

I like a player with his fire ........ Really do. Im very very glad, he might prove to be more of a pissing piece then a Falcao. We need an agression factor up front with Hazard Oscar Willian and Schurrle behind it.

[Special Juan 27,454]

In the SKY Sports News interview with Jose he explained that all the players are really surprised by the quality of Costa. Jose went on to speak about how he himself rates him very high and brings great quality to the team.

[Barbara 15,149]

Was checking his stats now, and it's funny that half of his shots were on goal and half not, and half of the shots on goal ended up in goals (in La Liga). So he's shot accuracy % is 50% and his goal accuracy is 50% of shots on goal and 25% of shots in general. All those in 34 matches + 1 as a sub. 108 shots, 54 on goal, 27 goals in La Liga.

[The Skipper 20,593]

Nvm!

[The Chels 2,502]

Was checking his stats now, and it's funny that half of his shots were on goal and half not, and half of the shots on goal ended up in goals (in La Liga). So he's shot accuracy % is 50% and his goal accuracy is 50% of shots on goal and 25% of shots in general. All those in 34 matches + 1 as a sub.

I think his stats are inflated by the fact that he very rarely takes shots from outside the box.

[ANDRECHO 432]

I think his stats are inflated by the fact that he very rarely takes shots from outside the box.

Like Lewandowski. But Costa is better header.

[The Skipper 20,593]

I think his stats are inflated by the fact that he very rarely takes shots from outside the box.

That's the way it should be for a striker as well. I don't want my striker to frequently take random pot shots from 25+ yards.

[The Chels 2,502]

That's the way it should be for a striker as well. I don't want my striker to frequently take random pot shots from 25+ yards.

Shots from outside the box (including free kicks) often go awry but can be effective particularly with rebounds and deflections. I think Guardiola's approach of no shots from outside the box is very limiting.

[Myself 793]

can't believe people STILL want Cavani over Costa

[Dion 2,476]

I think his stats are inflated by the fact that he very rarely takes shots from outside the box.

At the same time his passing accuracy is the highest amongst our strikers and he's fairly strong which implies his link up play and ability to maintain the team in possession is really good when he can't shoot from close-medium range. If he isn't confident in his long shooting he shouldn't be overly trying them, I'd rather have him pass the ball while we keep looking for chances to infiltrate the box.

[The Skipper 20,593]

Shots from outside the box (including free kicks) often go awry but can be effective particularly with rebounds and deflections. I think Guardiola's approach of no shots from outside the box is a very limiting approach.

I agree, but I'd much rather someone like Schurrle - who is renowned for taking these type of shots from distance - take these sort of shots, and I'd much rather have Costa as the one who is scoring the rebounds.

It certainly is no biggie. Almost every striker scores the overwhelming majority of their goals in the box.

[Jusek 2,031]

[Barbara 15,149]

we need to start the prayer circle asap for this guy's health. Torres already showed in two matches he's back in form... form of missing anything and everything. Drogba was already bad last season for Galatasaray, so you can't expect only motivation to be back here to help his cause (although he's definitely more useful and resourceful than Torres).

everybody, raise your hands

[1chelsea 864]

The signs are good. Welcome the one and only Diego Roller Costa -> CHELSEA STRIKER <-