The Premier League giants risk playing without their lethal attacker Diego Costa after picking up a knock against Everton at the Stamford Bridge.
This comes just a few weeks after Eden Hazard picked up an injury while on duty for the Blues. The defending champions could also miss the services of Loic Remy and Radamel Falcao who are both injured.
Costa was replaced by Remy in the 80th minute of the game and the club officially confirmed that indeed, he had picked up a shin injury. With the biting injury crisis at the club, the Blues could be forced to sign more attackers before the January transfer window closes. They have already been linked with a move for Brazilian forward Alexandre Pato, who plays for Corinthians.
Here are some of the reactions on Twitter to Costa’s injury:
Guus reports that Diego Costa is in hospital having a painful shin injury assessed. He hopes the injury isn't too bad. #CFC
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 16, 2016
Costa injury looks serious.https://t.co/MkKAoXDojH
— BarryArsenal (@BarryArsenal7) January 16, 2016
Excellent performance from Diego Costa, gutted about his injury. Hope its nothing serious!
— TweetChelseaFC (@TweetChelseaFC) January 16, 2016
Is @diegocosta injured to miss the next match with @Arsenal ?
— Viral Thanawala (@ViralThanawala) January 16, 2016
Kalau Diego Costa injured within this week Abra suruh sign new striker. And get new left back lah. Decent one
— izHam Solo (@izhamkhairu) January 16, 2016
I haven't enjoyed watching a @ChelseaFC game in a long time. Just worried about the injured @diegocosta
— John Murray (@John_J_Murray) January 16, 2016
"Diego Costa injured himself whilst committing a foul." #ConsistentCommitment
— ConnorMcP (@connormcpaul) January 16, 2016
The world smiles just a little as Diego Costa goes off injured.
— Haaave you met Will? (@WillMoores94) January 16, 2016
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