The Blues boss believes the Spain international is picked
on unfairly and hopes he can channel his anger
elsewhere for the good of the English game
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has revealed he does not
understand those who choose to criticise striker Diego Costa for his
on-field behaviour.
The Spain international has been booked for dissent during both
of the Blues's first two Premier League matches of the season,
with many believing he should have seen red after further
misdemeanors later in both games.
Conte has defended his player, but has called on the former
Atletico Madrid forward to stay focused on the match once he
steps out onto the field.
"I don't understand that other players or managers or press all
say bad (things) about him," he told reporters.
"Diego must be focused on the match. Because for me, the most
important thing is the match - it's important to pay attention,
because he is an important player and he can score a lot of goals
and I want him to put himself in the game and not to think of
other situations.
"Because it's not good for him, for me, for Chelsea or the fans. I
think for the English league, this is no good.
"Have I spoken to him about it? Yes, I try to speak to all my
players – all together and individually and its important to have
these relations. But when I speak to them, I keep it between
ourselves."
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