05 August, 2017
The Brazilian has contributed a combined total of 185 goals and assists in just 186 appearances during his four years at the Camp Nou, whereas Hazard's record at Chelsea reads as 134 goals and assists in 249 matches.
Costa's future has been a recurring theme at Chelsea since January, when he was linked with a move to the Chinese Super League and was left out of the squad at Leicester as rumours of tensions with Conte surfaced.
The ex-Blues midfielder had labelled it "strange" that Conte had chosen to freeze him out at Stamford Bridge ahead of his move to the north west but, in quotes published by the Daily Star, Conte refused to be drawn on either Matic's quotes or Chelsea's decision to sell him. The other three teams go to Champions League and the other two go in the Europa League.
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has hinted that he could start both Alvaro Morata and Michy Batshuayi together for Sunday's Community Shield encounter against Arsenal - due to Eden Hazard being unavailable. While it may not be the most prestigious of cups to win, it is a decent way for teams to boost morale heading into the season and to give a general judge of how prepared teams are heading into the season. They have addressed the full-back issue from last season and player for player they are the best side in the league. We have to wait and be patient. You have six teams ready to fight and win the title, but only one team can win.
Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard has rejected interest from La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona during the summer transfer window, according to a report. Now we are trying to continue to work in this system to try to improve. I think the best way also to speak about the club and to try to find the right solution, its important for me that the club knows my opinion about the number we need. "This is an official game".
"Friendly games ended for us", Conte said. This is the first trophy in this season.
"Friendly games ended for us".
