Costa- Don Diego Costa "I take a beating in England, just like in Spain"

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Diego Costa, who will sit out the international break with a hamstring injury, dropped by the MARCA newsroom in Madrid before heading back to London.

"My story with the Spanish national team hasn't started yet. I haven't done anything yet. I'm sorry not to be able to contribute what I wanted to. Something always happens to me when Spain matches are coming up. I'm raring to succeed with Spain", the Chelsea striker noted.

The Premier League: "I don't think it's overrated. It's a tough league with some great teams in it. The smaller sides can beat you. Maybe the Christmas exertions have taken their toll; we played three matches in seven days. It's no excuse though. I'm sure next season we'll go further in the Champions League".

English defenders: "I take a beating constantly, just like in Spain. But I'm not complaining. They go in hard, but also you don't get the free-kicks you do in Spain. Sometimes defenders try to target me and put me off my game, but my self-control is getting better and I just try to do my thing".

Working under José Mourinho and Diego Simeone: "They're similar in many respects. They have the same vision and the same hunger to win. Mou has been winning things for many years now and has a wealth of experience. The same goes for Simeone. They both have the same ambition and a similar way of looking at matches".


Read more: Diego Costa: "I take a beating in England, just like in Spain" - MARCA.com (English version)

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