The Spanish forward is only one booking away from missing next weekend's visit of Mou's Manchester United but Conte doesn't believe resting him for the Foxes visit is the best option.


‘We know the situation. Diego knows the situation. It was the same before the Hull game. We must think to
the present, and not to look forward.
‘Tomorrow he must fight in the same way he did in theprevious games. I hope he pays attention and doesn’t get another yellow.’

Costa's replacement Michy has scored three times for the blues this season with two of those coming in the EFL Cup against Bristol Rovers.

Diego Costa's rich vein of form means that the summer signing's five league appearances so far has come from the substitutes bench while he has scored and assisted in two of those.

Speaking on Michy's ability Conte said,

'Batshuayi is a young player with great potential in the technical and physical aspect. He's ready to play from the start (if Costa picks up another booking).