JOSE MOURINHO SAYS there is ‘no problem’ between him and striker Diego Costa after the pair clashed during Chelsea’s Champions League win over Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel last night.
Mourinho was seen screaming wildly at his striker towards the end of the first half before the pair became embroiled in a row as they left the pitch at half-time.
Jose Mourinho and Diego Costa screaming at each other as teams retired at break, the manager complaining at forward's lack of anticipation.
Speaking afterwards, Mourinho admitted to being frustrated by the attacker’s lack of movement but that the disagreement finished with kisses and cuddles during the interval.
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“I wanted him to do a certain movement that he didn’t and I was disappointed and reacted. He reacted too but at half-time in the dressing-room, a few kisses, a few cuddles…no problem.”
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Still, Mourinho made a less-than-subtle remark when referring to Chelsea’s third goal of the night, scored by Oscar, which seemed to indicate he’s unhappy with Costa’s performance and work-rate.
“Oscar’s goal, for me, was the one I was happy with because, finally, we had someone in the box attacking a good delivery.”
Costa has only managed four goals so far this season – three of them in the Premier League.
By contrast, this time last year, the Spanish international had scored eleven.
Jose Mourinho was embroiled in blazing row with Diego Costa during last night's game
JOSE MOURINHO SAYS there is ‘no problem’ between him and striker Diego Costa after the pair clashed during Chelsea’s Champions League win over Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel last night.
Mourinho was seen screaming wildly at his striker towards the end of the first half before the pair became embroiled in a row as they left the pitch at half-time.
Speaking afterwards, Mourinho admitted to being frustrated by the attacker’s lack of movement but that the disagreement finished with kisses and cuddles during the interval.
“I wanted him to do a certain movement that he didn’t and I was disappointed and reacted. He reacted too but at half-time in the dressing-room, a few kisses, a few cuddles…no problem.”
Still, Mourinho made a less-than-subtle remark when referring to Chelsea’s third goal of the night, scored by Oscar, which seemed to indicate he’s unhappy with Costa’s performance and work-rate.
“Oscar’s goal, for me, was the one I was happy with because, finally, we had someone in the box attacking a good delivery.”
Costa has only managed four goals so far this season – three of them in the Premier League.
By contrast, this time last year, the Spanish international had scored eleven.
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