Chelsea Better off Without ‘Balloon’ Diego Costa, Says Former Manchester United Legend

Roy Keane is in no doubt that Chelsea are better off without Diego Costa, who the Manchester United legend labelled a ‘balloon’. Costa has refused to return to Cobham this season after being told by Antonio Conte that he did not have a future at Stamford Bridge.

The Spain international was a key player for the Blues last term, scoring 24 Premier League goals, but Conte grew tired of his attitude. Costa was keen on a return to Atletico Madrid during the summer transfer window but a move back to Spain failed to materialise.

But Conte is unwilling to hand the 28-year-old a lifeline, particularly as his replacement, Alvaro Morata, has made a superb start to his career at Chelsea.

Speaking to ITV Sport, former Republic of Ireland and United midfielder Keane said: ‘Chelsea are better off without Diego [Costa].

‘The guy is big trouble and I know he has done well for them.

‘But he looks a bit of a balloon, so they should get rid of him and get players in that want to be there.’

After suffering a shock defeat to Burnley on the opening day of the new season, Chelsea have been in fine form, recording three straight league wins and smashing Qarabag 6-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday.

The Blues, who are currently third in the Premier League, welcome London rivals Arsenal to Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Source: Metro

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