Antonio Conte drops huge update about Diego Costa ahead of Hull City clash

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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has provided the latest update on wantaway striker Diego Costa ahead of the club's Premier League clash with Hull City. The Spaniard missed last weekend's game against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium after being involved in a training ground row with Antonio Conte and the club's fitness coach and has been linked with a move to the Chinese Super League.

Diego Costa who has finally settled his row with the club and had resumed training with the first team. Initially, he was believed to have been training with the U23 side. 

Speaking ahead of their clash with Hull City, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte played down the exit rumors surrounding the player.

“He trained with a fitness coach, not alone. Usually every week I have a chat with my players. This week I had different chats with my players. I think the player wants to stay at Chelsea. He is happy to play with us,” said Chelsea Manager Antonio Conte