Diego Costa to start for Chelsea against Manchester United

by givemegoal , Published on October 26, 2014

Spanish International and Chelsea striker Diego Costa is set to return from his injury in a Premier League encounter against Manchester United.

Spanish Striker Diego Costa is set to make his return from injury after missing last two Chelsea games in a row. Costa picked up a hamstring injury while away on international duty and then had to stay at hospital last week because of a virus.

Costa however, is now fit to play after being released from hospital and then coming unscathed in the training on Saturday. The Premier League leading goalscorer seems to have convinced his fitness and Mourinho will choose him ahead of Didie Drogba. Loic Remy, who was supposed to deputize Costa in his absence also picked up an injury in win over Maribor in the midweek. Drogba also got his name in the score sheet after Remy was subbed off after scoring.

Mourinho will be without Cesar Azpillicueta after he received a straight red for a two footed lunge in match against Crystal Palace. Brazilian left back Filipe Luis is expected to start in his stead. Thibaut Courtois will keep is placed in the goal after Petr Cech started the match in the Champions League.

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