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Chelsea make Diego Costa decision after Leicester omission
CHELSEA have decided not to fine Diego Costa following an alleged bust-up with Antonio Conte last week, according to reports.
Lawro SLAMS Costa: "Have you seen Chinese football?"
The Spaniard missed Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Leicester with reports of a falling out with Antonio Conte at the club’s training ground amid interest from Chinese club Tianjin Quanjian.
The Italian boss dismissed speculation and suggested a back injury was the reason for Diego Costa’s absence in their trip to the King Power Stadium.
A report in The Sun stated Costa had been fined £185,000 by Chelsea.
Diego Costa hasn't been fined by Chelsea, according to reports
But Sky Sports claim no such thing happened.
A club source told the outlet: “We don't fine players when they injure their backs."
Costa has since returned to training with his team-mates after being forced to train alone.
Diego Costa is expected to be in the squad for Chelsea's clash with Hull on Sunday
Antonio Conte denied reports of a bust-up with Diego Costa
It is thought he held clear-the-air talks with Conte and he is now in contention to start for the Blues on Sunday when Hull pay a visit to Stamford Bridge (4.30pm).
Express Sport understands Costa is still considering a move at the end of the campaign with China and Atletico Madrid mooted as possible destinations for the 28-year-old.