Diego Costa

The Spaniard is also struggling with a groin problem.

Remy was forced to leave the pitch just seconds after scoring the opener in the 13th minute against Maribor.

Jose Mourinho expects neither player to feature at Old Trafford

Chelsea star says Costa is 'very similar' to him.

The Portuguese boss says he has little communication with national team managers

Mourinho's Chelsea are playing total football with a touch of English steel.

26-year-old missed the weekend victory over Crystal Palace.

Jose Mourinho is furious after Diego Costa is ruled out with injury following international duty.

Trio will fight for the Best Striker prize after La Liga excluded Barcelona star Lionel Messi.

Ramires and John Obi Mikel will also have to pass late fitness tests.

The Spain boss says he doesn't want a conflict with Jose Mourinho.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho sends title rivals an ominous message ahead of the remainder of the campaign.

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard claims Manchester City's Vincent Kompany saw playing against Diego Costa as a challenge.

Spaniard is yet to score a goal for his national team after five games.

Pedro says Fabregas 'had quite a bit of unfair criticism at Barcelona.'

Chelsea are leading the Premier League's scoring charts after netting 21 goals in just seven games.

Club Protection Programme obligate every football federation to cover any injury to club players on international duty.

Costa says he doesn't like being stuck in the middle of Mourinho and Del Bosque war.

Hazard opened the scoring for the Blues in their win over Arsenal.

The Spaniard claims he needs time to adapt to his new deeper role.

José Mourinho advises La Roja manager to rest his star striker

Arsenal legend Martin Keown believes Chelsea look impressive and have it in them to go the distance without defeat.

Mourinho says he is not going to save Costa to be in perfect condition for the national team.

Del Bosque has also included Fabregas, Azpilicueta, de Gea, Silva and Cazorla in his 23-man squad.

The captain says he was delighted when Fabregas joined the Blues this summer.

He says that if he played 90 minutes against Sporting it is clear that he is fine.

Jose Mourinho will risk Costa's long-term fitness by playing him for a third time in a week

The Merseyside legend says no player should have guaranteed a starting spot.

Mourinho has confirmed Costa will start against Sporting despite his injury issues.

Jose Mourinho is hopeful of Diego Costa's fitness ahead of games against Sporting Lisbon and Arsenal.