Chelsea striker Diego Costa could miss the opening match of the new season, after the Spanish international limped out of the 2-2 friendly draw with Barcelona in Washington DC last week. The former Atletico Madrid star was not part of the Blues’ squad to face Arsenal in the Community Shield, due to his injury.
Jose is unsure if Diego Costa will be fit for the start of the Premier League. #CFC
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 2, 2015
Now, manager Jose Mourinho has expressed his doubts about the fitness of the 26-year old for the opening weekend of the Premier League fixtures by saying that he does know whether his striker will be available or not.
In an interview, Mourinho said, “I don’t know if Costa will be fit (for the opening day of the league season).”
“We thought he could be ready, but suddenly this morning he was not comfortable.”
Further, Mourinho added, “Two days ago he was ready to play. When I told you two days ago he was ready to play he was ready to play. He trained normally on Friday and yesterday at the end of the training session he said he was not feeling good.”
“But Falcao will have had a bit more football, he will play against Fiorentina from the start. We have Remy too, so if we don’t have Diego I am happy with the strikers I have.”