There are varying reports as to what caused Diego Costa’s heated argument with Antonio Conte at Chelsea’s training ground on Tuesday, but none of them make the situation any easier for the Blues.
The Daily Mail reported that Costa didn’t take too kindly when Conte sided with the club’s medical staff after they raised doubts about the extent of Costa’s injury complaints.
The Times, however, believe that the fitness issue was simply a smokescreen to hide his disgruntlement at Stamford Bridge.
Whatever the case, Chelsea will be without the Premier League’s top goalscorer for today’s game against Leicester City, and that isn’t good for their hopes of winning the title.
Costa has been incredible this season, scoring 14 goals. But the Independent believe his head has been turned by an incredible offer from one Chinese Super League club ready to pay him £576,000-a-week.
It would be hard for anyone to say no to those figures, and also explains why Chelsea fans shouldn’t look to these videos of Costa and Conte getting along as proof that the Spain international is happy at the club.
Diego Costa & Antonio Conte seem to have a fantastic relationship. Here they are after the match sharing a laugh. Love seeing this! #CFC pic.twitter.com/fMu5ENmahZ
— Chelsea GIFs (@ChelseaGIFs) December 31, 2016
Plenty to smile about for Antonio Conte and Diego Costa on the sidelines. These two seem like best friends! #CFC pic.twitter.com/yMqaqtqRmj
— Chelsea GIFs (@ChelseaGIFs) January 8, 2017
COSTA’S INSTAGRAM POST
Here’s a look at Diego Costa’s Instagram account from 15 minutes ago. #CFC #KTBFFH pic.twitter.com/SqNE899T7a
— Chelsea GIFs (@ChelseaGIFs) January 13, 2017
But supporters will jump on any hint that the reports of Costa’s unhappiness have been blown out of proportion. And he provided it with an interesting post on Instagram on Friday night.
“Come on Chelsea!!!” reads the caption, along with a blue heart.