(Reuters) - Stoke City manager Mark Hughes believes the departure of Diego Costa will be a huge loss for Chelsea who will miss the striker's goals and aggression. Costa, a key figure in Chelsea's two Premier League title wins in last three seasons, appeared to have sealed his inevitable exit from Chelsea after they agreed to sell the 28-year-old back to Atletico Madrid. "I don't know the whole circumstances, but from a football fans' point of view I think he's a loss to the Premier League." Hughes said Stoke face the prospect of hosting champions Chelsea with just one centre back available for selection. Stoke, currently placed 13th in the league, are on a three-game winless run since their 1-0 victory over Arsenal last month.

Source: The Star September 22, 2017 11:03 UTC