Diego Costa

Diego Costa made his return to Stamford Bridge today for the first time since leaving the club in January 2018 for Atletico Madrid, and the Spanish striker ...

Chelsea fans will feel they were robbed too soon of Costa's true ability in a blue jersey. Costa was a player Chelsea fans wish they seen more of in a Blue shirt, and he did leave prematurely in that January transfer window. The club have struggled for a true centre forward since he left, and certainly could have done with his abilities at times after he had left the club and was playing his football over in Spain. Conte can be a confrontational man at the best of times, and Costa will not be the first or last player who has had a falling out with the Italian. Speaking after the game against Chelsea, Diego Costa detailed how his problem at Chelsea was never the club or the fans, but with the coach Conte. [Diego Costa](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/diego-costa/profil/spieler/44779) made his return to Stamford Bridge today for the first time since leaving the club in January 2018 for Atletico Madrid, and the Spanish striker has today made a revelation that [Antonio Conte](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/antonio-conte/profil/trainer/3517) was the problem for him at the club.

The Spaniard opened up on his feelings to Chelsea after return ended in positive vibes from the Stamford Bridge faithful.

Interestingly enough, a little shot was aimed in Conte's direction to explain where it went wrong and where the relationship strained a little during the latter days. He said to the foreign media post-match: "I've never had a problem with the fans. I left in bad terms with *that* manager, I left a champion for the second time, and he didn't count on me. ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/graham-potter-chelsea-fofana-kante-25204216)"He's a Wolves player, and he's going to come and be ready to play. I'm focusing on the team we have, and the support the other night was fantastic, so we're hopefully building on that." That wasn't just due to Wolves not providing adequate service for the free agent, but Kalidou Koulibaly and Trevoh Chalobah certainly had the player in question in their pockets as the physical challenge proved easy for the pair. It's satisfying." "It's very special. Despite this, it was only love shown Costa's way and the same was reciprocated back. A lot of attacking players there that can hurt you, so we have to be ready." The former Brighton manager then added when questioned on the reception he may have received: "Yeah, I'm not sure, I hope so. Everyone at this club knows how good he's been, and I've followed his career from afar and have huge respect for him and what he's achieved as a player.

Football365 - Diego Costa loves the Chelsea fans but isn't a huge fan of 'that coach', as he opens up on his acrimonious departure in 2017.

I’m disappointed about the result though because even though we knew it was going to be a difficult game we hoped we would get a positive result. “It was a very special day, coming back to Stamford Bridge and playing against them. “My problem was not with the crowd, it was with that coach [Conte]. I was so happy here. “I was very happy. Today showed that I did not leave on bad terms with the fans.

Diego Costa returned to Stamford Bridge this weekend with Wolves and the former Chelsea man had plenty to say about Antonio Conte.

Lopetegui’s Sevilla side averaged 1.45 goals per game and he could be the man to get Wolves scoring again. They currently rank as the Premier League’s lowest scorers and have failed to score in their last three matches. I left in bad terms with that manager, I left a champion for the second time, and he didn’t count on me. The former Blues striker was a popular figure at Stamford Bridge and spent three seasons at the club. I was always surprised by the way they treated me. Today showed that I did not leave on bad terms with the fans. The result for Wolves leaves them in the relegation zone with just six points from their first nine matches. “Chelsea fans always treated me very well. The Spanish forward was signed by Jose Mourinho and he won the Premier League title in his first season with the club. “It’s very special. I had to leave. Costa was signed for Wolves on a free transfer and he made his first start for the club against Chelsea.

Diego Costa has revealed his feelings about leaving Chelsea after returning to Stamford Bridge with Wolves on Saturday, aiming another dig at Antonio Conte ...

I’m disappointed about the result though because even though we knew it was going to be a difficult game we hoped we would get a positive result. I was so happy here. “I was very happy. “My problem was not with the crowd, it was with that coach [Conte]. Today showed that I did not leave on bad terms with the fans. I just want to say thank you to them.