December 12, 2014
The presence of Torres, Aguero and Falcao at Atletico in the way of Costa to the first team.
An interesting story revealed Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho. He said that he barely saw the ability Diego Costa at the time. In the end, the Blues have won the Brazilian-born players this summer at a price of 32 million pounds.
Chelsea became interested in bringing the 26-year-old after he appeared incredible to help Atletico Madrid won the La Liga title and was a finalist in the Champions League 2013/2014 season.
Before becoming a star with Atletico, Costa had spent several seasons on loan. Mourinho also admitted he could barely see the ability of the Spanish striker was due to a number of other quality players who stand in the way of Costa to the first team.
Fernando Torres, Sergio Aguero and Radamel Falcao of Atletico look very impressive in the last few seasons, and Mourinho said Aguero quality cover capabilities Costa.
"He was in Portugal [loan] and I never saw him," said Mourinho was quoted as saying by the Daily Star. "All the blind people, including myself. At Atletico, Aguero is a superstar. "
Since joining Chelsea, Costa appear quite impressive with bagging 11 goals in 12 Premier League matches. Of course he is expected to add to his tally when the Blues host Hull City this weekend.
Costa appearances in the Premier League recently declined slightly. After the match had to undergo suspended for five yellow cards this season, he failed to score in the headquarters of Newcastle United.
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