Chelsea problems mount as star striker limps off in Capital One Cup clash with Stoke
Diego Costa
DIEGO COSTA has added to Chelsea's ever-increasing problems by limping off in the Capital One Cup clash with Stoke.
 
The Spaniard came off for Loic Remy after he was forced from the pitch temporarily.
He came back on but was hobbling and appeared to be in pain before leaving the field for good.
The problem came about after he clashed with Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland.\
 
On an important night for under-pressure manager Jose Mourinho, the knock could not have come at worse time.
News News Blog Sport understands the Blues boss will lose his job if they lose tonight and fail to beat Liverpool on Saturday.
And they could well be without their star striker for the crunch clash.
However, Trevor Sinclair was not convinced by the injury, insisting the forward didn't fancy it.
He said: "I'm not going to say Diego Costa doesn't fancy it, but he has taken a couple of knocks. It's cold and wet - I don't think he fancies it..."

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