Manchester City star midfielder Fernandinho claims that Chelsea striker Diego Costa is a troublemaker and his elbow during the match on the forward was unintentional and accidental.
Costa was furious with Fernandinho after the Brazilian elbowed him in the head in first-half stoppage time, which was accidental according to the Brazilian star.
The Brazilian box to box midfielder has also stated that Costa always tries to offend opponents.
And the 30-year-old argued Costa’s response at half-time – the Spain international had to be held back by his team-mates as he tried to remonstrate with Fernandinho – highlighted a general problem with the Chelsea centre-forward.
“He is always trying to offend the opposition, but I keep calm and keep playing,” Fernandinho said.
“I just didn’t want to fight or have any confrontation and just to play for my team.
“It was an accident and the nature of the game. It was a shock and I received a yellow card.
“It happens in football.”
In his past seven seasons, Costa has developed a fiery reputation, having never received fewer than eight yellow cards, with the 26-year-old picking up 10 in his maiden campaign with Chelsea. We have seen Costa fighting with opposition many times from his Atletico days. His reputation on the field is getting worse day by day and the Spanish international should be careful for his actions.