The new Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink said that he can give no guarantees about Diego Costa’s future conduct after the Chelsea striker scored twice against Watford and then picked up his fifth booking of the season which rules him out of tomorrow’s game at Old Trafford.
Chelsea’s 2-2 draw at home to Watford leaves them in 15th position and their manager choosing between Loic Remy, or possibly even Radamel Falcao, for the game against Manchester United. Having scored Chelsea’s second to level the scores at 2-2, Costa lunged into a challenge with Craig Cathcart and was booked by referee Andre Marriner.
Costa celebrates his opener
Hiddink praised the striker who was booed in the previous home game by fans upset about what they regard as his culpability in the sacking of Jose Mourinho. Hiddink said: “He [Costa] focused himself where he's good, and there he's very dangerous. That's important. He's not wasting extra energy where he shouldn't, and he did that.
“He is out for United, with a fifth [booking]. Which means we have to think how to solve that problem. It's a pity because he'd put in a good performance. So we need to solve that problem in the next 48 hours.”
Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink before the match
He added: “When Diego was booed – whether it was right or wrong – he had a very good reaction as a professional when he was substituted by Steve [Holland, against Sunderland]. I think that made him think: 'How should I go on?' He showed that [against Watford]. I give you no guarantee on the future because, when people are emotional with their temperament, anything can happen in the game. That must show in attitude.”
The Dutch coach showed that he would not bow to reputations by substituting an under-par Cesc Fabregas at half-time. He said: “When we have a midfield who are all creative players, it's beautiful. But sometimes you have to look for the balance. We thought John Obi Mikel could bring that balance”.
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