Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that Diego Costa’s improved behaviour is the key to his recent form. Costa leads the Premier League scoring charts and has now not been booked in his last 9 matches- a career record.
The Blues have won all 9 of those matches and Conte does not believe this to be a coincidence. The Brazilian netted the winner in the team’s 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
“I think Diego is a real warrior; he’s good for the team, because it’s important to have many warriors during the game. Every game is a battle – a sporting battle – and it’s important to have warriors in your side,” said Conte.
“Diego is showing his great passion, and that he can put his passion in the team in the best way. It’s fantastic for him and for us, the team, the club and the fans. He’s playing very well and we’re working a lot to involve him in our play. He’s improving a lot, Diego.
“In every game I ask the same things of my players: be focused on the game, be focused to play football. Only this. The other situations don’t matter. It’s important to be focused on the game. I always ask this of my players before every game.
“It’s important to be focused on the game, on the pitch, to do some movements, to put himself in the best way in every moment of the game. To think, to think a lot, to be involved in the game. It’s important. If you have to think about the game and try and find the right movement, it’s important this.”