Costa’s commitment an example to all: Conte

“As a player you can dream about titles and trophies but, especially me, I cannot think about five or 10 or 15 years”.

“I’m playing without pain now”.

The back trio of Cesar Azpilicueta, David Luiz, and Gary Cahill have quickly adopted to the 3-4-3 formation, and it would be hard for anyone to come in unless the side goes through a rough patch.

“3-4-3 was an alternative with 4-2-4”.

Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard has revealed what the scenario would have to be in order for him to ever consider leaving Chelsea. The message was very clear. I try to give more balance offensively and defensively. When I was a footballer, I had this type of experience after games. Every game anything can happen, because in every team there are a lot of good players, with quality, with a great technique and speed. The Blues’ recent run has not only impressed the fans but seems to have garnered faith in their abilities from opposition managers as well.

Foreign players are classified as players who have spent three years with an English club at the U21 level.

“I said after the game against Everton that it was a pity to stop our run for the worldwide break. But yes, I’m surprised at the speed to understand this new change”.

Costa, the Premier League’s leading scorer with nine goals to date this season, had been released early from the Spain squad by the national manager, Julen Lopetegui, after aggravating a slight groin complaint picked up in the 5-0 win over Everton. “Eden is doing this and it’s fantastic”.

“In this moment, he’s a great player above all because he’s working a lot for the team”.

Karanka, whose Middlesbrough side will host Chelsea tomorrow, believes the west London club are flourishing this season, in part, because they do not have to worry about any European exploits. Both sides have been in dismal form of late, and both ended those with wins last weekend, but I cant help but see the Black Cats as the side to carry on that form at home, and at bigger than even money, I simply cant turn them down.

“When you win a game during the championship, you win a battle”. He always stays in the game and he’s always a point of reference for his teammates.

“I think the battle for the title will go down to the last day”, the Serbian defender said. His performances earned him player of the month for October, and Conte insisted that the 25-year-old has the potential to be one of the best.

“They are definitely one of the favourites to win the league, especially when they are not playing Champions League football, he told the press ahead of the match”.