Fresh off his three-game ban for stamping on Liverpool's Emre Can and Martin Skrtel, Spanish striker Diego Costa talked about his current coach, Portuguese Jose Mourinho, and how easy it has been for him to adapt to the Premier League after being coached by Diego Simeone while playing for Atletico Madrid.
"Jose is one of the best managers in the world. He's got a lot of things in common with Diego Simeone, such as their passion for the game and the level of commitment they request from their players. They want you to give everything you've got. Nevertheless, when it comes to tactics, they have a different approach on things," Costa said during an interview.
The top scorer in this Premier League season also analyzed his team's chances to win any major trophies, hinting that winning the Champions League would be a major boost for the Blues.
"I'm going to be totally honest. I just want to win, whether it's the Premier League or the Champions League. Last year, I had the chance of winning the second, but I wasn't fit to play. But to get there, we have to play great football against a tough opponent such as Paris Saint-Germain," Costa added.
Finally, last year's La Liga winner with Atletico Madrid praised his Swedish counterpart Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who will be key in their UCL Round of 16 matchup.
"Zlatan is a beast. He's one of those players that you have to watch, because he always gives 100%. I admire his quality and his intensity. He is, without a doubt, among the best strikers of all time," the goalscorer ended.
