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 misdemeanours 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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