Diego Costa

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

It has been a while since we're talking about his hamstring before international break. Why am I not worried.

[LAB 1,030]

Just when he is hitting form he's getting injured. Our fukking luck!

On the other hand if this is an excuse, we know that resting is not good for him, is it?

[Jase 43,479]

Chelsea’s Diego Costa withdrawn from Spain squad with hamstring injury

Mission accomplished?

[empire of emotions 247]

ofc he's not faking the injury. maybe if we were 2-0 and then subbed off, but at 2-2 when we have to score....no way.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

ofc he's not faking the injury. maybe if we were 2-0 and then subbed off, but at 2-2 when we have to score....no way.

Yes, but you forget that Jose can see the future...

[Hybrid Angel 2,130]

I think we've had him for long enough to realize he is a striker that needs to play games. Whenever he has got an injury or suspension this season, when he omes back it takes 3 or 4 games for him to be his typical self. I hope this break doesn't affect him too much as we're entering the most important stage of our campaign.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I think we've had him for long enough to realize he is a striker that needs to play games. Whenever he has got an injury or suspension this season, when he omes back it takes 3 or 4 games for him to be his typical self. I hope this break doesn't affect him too much as we're entering the most important stage of our campaign.

But if it does, we have Loic who scores a goal every time he plays... 7 starts, six goals.

[Polo7 3,496]

He has no technical ability apparently....

Open play chances created for others

37 - Diego Costa

It isn’t just about the goals with Costa. The Premier League’s joint-top scorer has also fashioned 37 chances for his Chelsea team-mates – more than any other striker in the country. It helps when you have Eden Hazard in support but it’s clear that Costa is the leader of the line that Jose Mourinho craved. Also high on this list are Southampton’s Graziano Pelle and Rooney – with the Manchester United man top if you include his set-piece deliveries.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11662/9773273/is-olivier-giroud-the-best-striker-in-the-premier-league-the-stats-say#view-comments

[kellzfresh 7,229]

He has no technical ability apparently....

Open play chances created for others

37 - Diego Costa

It isnt just about the goals with Costa. The Premier Leagues joint-top scorer has also fashioned 37 chances for his Chelsea team-mates more than any other striker in the country. It helps when you have Eden Hazard in support but its clear that Costa is the leader of the line that Jose Mourinho craved. Also high on this list are Southamptons Graziano Pelle and Rooney with the Manchester United man top if you include his set-piece deliveries.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11662/9773273/is-olivier-giroud-the-best-striker-in-the-premier-league-the-stats-say#view-comments

No one tops the league scoring charts at this stage of the season (almost April) by being bad. So costa, Kane and aguero are damn good strikers

[Tautvix 1,321]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3009159/Diego-Costa-Spain-s-Euro-2016-clash-against-Ukraine-hamstring-injury.html

Good and bad news at the same time. At least he will get some rest.

[Special Juan 28,100]

Nout a good rest won't sort.

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3009159/Diego-Costa-Spain-s-Euro-2016-clash-against-Ukraine-hamstring-injury.html

Good and bad news at the same time. At least he will get some rest.

Good and won't be surprised if he turns up against Stoke.

[manpe 10,861]

On the other hand, please tell me the talk of his hamstring injury was just a ploy to get him off international duty!

Doubt that he was instructed to fake an injury while we were chasing a win.

[Jase 43,479]

Doubt that he was instructed to fake an injury while we were chasing a win.

Obviously but we don't know what happens with the check-up details and all. Then again, maybe I just like to indulge in conspiracy theories.

[manpe 10,861]

Obviously but we don't know what happens with the check-up details and all. Then again, maybe I just like to indulge in conspiracy theories.

If it was Hazard I would also be sceptical, but Costa is always going to miss games every season due to his hamstring. So I don't think there is any conspiracy If anything keeping his sharpness up during the long break would be better for him.