Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho recently said that he wants Diego Costa to skip Spain’s upcoming match in the Euro 2016 qualifier in order to recover from a recurring hamstring injury.
The English Premier League transfer window has been tremendously busy over the last few weeks with Manchester United looking to bounce back under new manager Louis Van Gaal, Chelsea chasing an EPL title, and Arsenal looking to make making an impression after barely missing out UEFA Champions League by three points.
The injury to Neymar in Friday's quarterfinals clash with Colombia was a loss for a number of people. It was a loss for Brazilians looking to see their idol lead the team to the final. It was a huge loss for sponsors and advertisers hoping to continue living off Neymar's poster boy status. It was a loss for those dreaming of a Messi vs. Neymar final. But most importantly, the loss left a gaping hole in the superstar's Brazilian squad, which has been unable to cope without him.
A change in the winds is at hand. Reports indicate that Chelsea has acquired Diego Costa for a whopping $53 million dollars from Atletico Madrid. The move is a transcendent one that will have huge implications in the world of soccer.
Atletico Madrid had their best season in club history, but their success this season could also signal the end of their partnership with key players Diego Costa and Thibaut Courtois.
On Tuesday May 13, Spain's manager Vicente del Bosque announced his preliminary squad for the national team. The roster featured most of the mainstays from last year's Confederations Cup roster.
