Diego Costa injured in training

Chelsea striker, Diego Costa, has broken his nose in a training duel with an unnamed player. 

This was disclosed by the interim manager, Guus Hiddink, in his pre-match press conference on Friday, ahead of the visit of Newcastle.

“Costa broke his nose in a duel with one of the other players. He will wear a mask. We are a Zorro team,” 

Nemanja Matic and Cesar Azpilicueta have had to use facial masks this season.

Costa joined Stamford Bridge in a £32 million deal in July 2014 and helped guide the club to the Premier League title last season. He was in lethal form last season but a poor start to the season culminated in the dismissal of Jose Mourinho. He has regained some form, however, netting the winner at Arsenal and a late equalizer against Manchester United.