Chelsea F.C. Striker Diego Costa Hospitalised With Rib Injury
Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been hospitalised with a rib injury after their loss to Stoke City in the League Cup.
- Agence France-Presse
- Updated: October 28, 2015 10:34 AM IST
Chelsea striker Diego Costa was taken to hospital after sustaining a rib injury during the League Cup holders' penalty shootout defeat at Stoke City on Tuesday, manager Jose Mourinho said. (Chelsea Knocked Out of League Cup by Stoke City)
The Brazil-born Spain striker appeared to hurt himself in a collision with and after initially playing on, he went off in the 33rd minute, with Loic Remy taking his place. (Mourinho Stays Calm on Future After Loss)
"He's in the hospital," Mourinho told his post-match press conference at the Britannia Stadium. Asked how Costa had sustained the injury, he replied: "I don't know. I think he punched himself."
Chelsea lost 5-4 on penalties, with Butland saving the decisive spot-kick from Eden Hazard after the game had finished 1-1 in normal time.
Costa, 27, was Chelsea's top scorer last season with 21 goals in his first campaign after signing from Atletico Madrid, but has found the net only three times in all competitions this season.