(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Antonio Conte thanked Diego Costa on Friday for his contribution at Stamford Bridge, after the club agreed a move for the striker with Atletico Madrid. Costa scored 52 Premier League goals to help Chelsea lift two titles in three years before Conte told the 28-year-old via text message earlier this year that he was no longer needed at the club. Conte believes Chelsea face one of their toughest challenges of the campaign at the bet365 stadium, after Mark Hughes's side picked up four points from two games against Arsenal and Manchester United. As you said before they beat Arsenal and drew against United, it means they are a very good team," Conte said. This is the first of three tough games in seven games.

Source: The Star September 22, 2017 14:48 UTC