Diego Costa

[1chelsea 864]

If the medical team says u are ok and the player is feeling ok to play then coach had no choice

[duo11bluecl 207]

What Liverpool used to do to Torres, rush him back from injuries.

It's not good

Well I am not sure, didn't they leave him out against Villareal and Barca, 2 much more potential difficult games than today. I think he insisted he wants to play otherwise Simione wouldn't have let him. But yh I think you might be right, if he is knackered today then we know he is not exactly fully fit. But then again we are playing them in 4 days so hopefully he is off form by then too.

[Reddish-Blue 2,489]

Both.

You think Torres would score 25+ goals playing their system?

On the other hand, it's not guarenteed for him to score 25+ goals in our system.

Torres is finished as a player...he'd be lucky to score 10+ league goals in any system

[Cech's helmet 220]

People comparing Drogba's lack of technical skills to Costa; need to stop. Drogba's first touch was class. his agility/dribbling let him down. Costa is a direct player, he's not going to wow us with something out of nothing. he's predictable. he's the center forward all center backs want to play against. he's a bully, but ask any defender, he's rather face a physical striker than a pacey/skillful one who can create something out of nothing in those tight spaces in the final third. Drogba is an exception, because his physical strength is out of this world. so the only "physical" striker I would be scared to face is Drogba.

There is nothing Costa can offer that Lukaku can't. like honestly, if we're going to break the bank; let's sign a world class all round complete player for once.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

People comparing Drogba's lack of technical skills to Costa; need to stop. Drogba's first touch was class. his agility/dribbling let him down. Costa is a direct player, he's not going to wow us with something out of nothing. he's predictable. he's the center forward all center backs want to play against. he's a bully, but ask any defender, he's rather face a physical striker than a pacey/skillful one who can create something out of nothing in those tight spaces in the final third. Drogba is an exception, because his physical strength is out of this world. so the only "physical" striker I would be scared to face is Drogba.

There is nothing Costa can offer that Lukaku can't. like honestly, if we're going to break the bank; let's sign a world class all round complete player for once.

Except score 30+ goals a season. Lukaku and Costa are not on the same level. One is a world class striker, the other is a kid learning the trade. Lukaku's goal per minute ratio is no better than Eto'o or Demba Ba.

[Special Juan 28,111]

Played decent last night, took his penalty very calmly.

[Reddish-Blue 2,489]

Except score 30+ goals a season. Lukaku and Costa are not on the same level. One is a world class striker, the other is a kid learning the trade. Lukaku's goal per minute ratio is no better than Eto'o or Demba Ba.

30 goals a season? Costa might have 30 goals in the Spanish league...but I will guarantee, he will struggle to score more than 25 goals in the EPL next season.

Costa is NOT a world-class striker, he's a good striker having a top-class season.

[iseah100 5,612]

30 goals a season? Costa might have 30 goals in the Spanish league...but I will guarantee, he will struggle to score more than 25 goals in the EPL next season.

Costa is NOT a world-class striker, he's a good striker having a top-class season.

I disagree. He would score 30+ for us, he has everything needed to succeed in the EPL; power, pace , can create. He is having a BREAKTHROUGH season. This is not a fluke.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

30 goals a season? Costa might have 30 goals in the Spanish league...but I will guarantee, he will struggle to score more than 25 goals in the EPL next season.

Costa is NOT a world-class striker, he's a good striker having a top-class season.

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.

[bushman 2,043]

30 goals a season? Costa might have 30 goals in the Spanish league...but I will guarantee, he will struggle to score more than 25 goals in the EPL next season.

Costa is NOT a world-class striker, he's a good striker having a top-class season.

If he were to score 25 goals in the PL, would that be a big disappointment between 30 & 25, to you?

[1chelsea 864]

If he were to score 25 goals in the PL, would that be a big disappointment between 30 & 25, to you?

my wishes is for costa to come and kick some sense into some fans with 25+ to 30+ goals

[Toli 977]

Costa would also create space for other players like Eden, Oscar, Willian etc, because of his great positioning and his presence. Every defender in the PL knows our strikers are jokes, so they concentrate more and more on Hazard and our AMs .Costa would offer us a presence upfront and he is technically good, dont get why people are slating him.

And why are people comparing him to Didier? Didier is unique, there will ne be no other striker like him.

[haranr 485]

If we mark him well he will be "gone".

[bushman 2,043]

my wishes is for costa to come and kick some sense into some fans with 25+ to 30+ goals

Costa is much more than just a prolific goal scorer. According to my readings, he is a leader, motivates players, pushes them to perform better, an all around leader, I read.

[bushman 2,043]

If we mark him well he will be "gone".

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.