Dutchman believes he can get the best out of striker
Chelsea interim-manager Guus Hiddink believes he’ll be able to get the best out of Diego Costa.
The Spaniard had a brilliant debut season at Chelsea, following his summer move from Atletico Madrid, but so far this season he has failed to impress.
Costa is one of the players that the Stamford Bridge faithful are not appreciating right now following the dismissal of Jose Mourinho, but Hiddink is adamant that he can get the best out of the controversial striker.
So far this season Costa only has four goals to his name, and has been in the headlines for bad reasons rather than good, but Hiddink is certain he can turn him around.
Hiddink to save Costa
“He’s an emotional guy,” said Hiddink. “When I think back a long time ago, I was subbed even as captain of the team. I wasn’t used to that.
“It’s fixed in my brain even though it was just after World War II. I was captain of my team and the manager substituted me at half-time. I thought I’d performed, but he didn’t, and I took off my armband and threw it at him, saying, ‘You make a new captain’.
“It was also an emotional reaction born of frustration. It was a sign of frustration. Sportsmen are allowed to show a bit of emotion, but they must know five or 10 seconds later that they’re wrong.
“I’ve worked with Diego for a few days, and in the past I’ve seen him on television. From I have seen in the last few days, and with the last game he played against Sunderland, he was in control.
“He was focused more on what he was hired for here, which is to help to score or assist, not going into other things. I cannot have any complaints about him.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt
