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Though Pedro put in a positive appearance against Leicester, Conte will most likely go with his usual frontal three of Eden Hazard – Diego Costa – Willian. Diego Costa seems to be one of the first names on the Chelsea team sheet with his great run of form. The Spanish international is firing on all cylinders, but he could not do much against a dominant Liverpool.
He seems to be ideal for Conte, as he likes pressing from the front. Costa has been in fine touch, and his finishing has been top notch. The 27-year-old netted the winner at the Emirates last season, amidst some drama with Laurent Koscielny and Victor Gabriel. He seems to love riling up defenders and getting into their head, but should take caution to not take it a step too far.
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The Daily Mail quoted Chelsea club legend Bobby Tambling ,"Diego Costa is a wonderful player... I think he can challenge to be Chelsea's all-time leading goalscorer".There have been comparisons with Didier Drogba, that they both have similar qualities as a lone striker.
Eden Hazard raised expectations once again with form in the first few games of the season. It has quietened down a little though with him not providing much in Chelsea's last three games. Regardless, Hazard is a truly world class player, and players like him can produce moments of magic to decide this kind of big games. Hector Bellerin will not be marauding forward as usual if he is to take care of the Belgian winger.
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