Amidst reports of an unrest between the inform Spaniard and his manager or an impending move to China, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte related the reason for his ommision from the match day squad to face Leicester City.

Conte said before the game at the King Power Stadium

‘On Tuesday, Diego stopped training with a pain in his back and then in the week he didn’t train with us,’

Conte though did not confirm the extent of the injury but said his star striker will be assessed next weeks while also quashing rumors linking Costa to China.

'I don't know anything about a bid from China, Conte concluded.

Alonso after receiving plaudits for his man of the match performance said of Costa's absence
'You guys made up the story.Diego wasn't feeling well because of his back.
He's happy and will have a great season'.