Forget the drama - Diego Costa MUST play against Hull

The Chelsea striker needs to regain focus and keep scoring as everyone looks to put the drama of the last week behind them ahead of Hull City's visit.

Chelsea cannot afford any more drama or mishaps around Diego Costa if they are to maintain their pursuit of Premier League success in Antonio Conte's first season in charge of the team.

Costa brought controversy to the Blues after a falling-out with a fitness coach at their Cobham training centre which became a sideshow to stories of a back injury.


At that time, the Premier League's joint-top scorer was in negotiations with Chelsea over a new contract but his demands are now out of their reach as he used an offer from China to try to leverage a better deal for himself.

The bid has since been confirmed by Tianjin Quanjian owner Shu Yuhui, with Costa offered £30 million per year to make a January move. There was no way that Chelsea would entertain the offer, however, with something bigger to play for than any club in China can offer, the Premier League title.