Too much has gone on now for a reconciliation. In an ideal world costa gets himself fit and back on the pitch for us, and then we maybe get greizmann or carrasco in return in January or next year, since Atlético can't afford him.

In reality the stand off will drag on until January, and Atlético still won't want to pay the asking price, so we will have another month of 'costa exclusives' from his living room in brazil. 

I don't actually see a resolution to this, costa only wants Atlético, They won't pay the asking price, and we won't let him go on the cheap. 1 of the 3 parties involved must bend at some point. Maybe some sort of swap deal would be the only solution that would keep all parties happy. Swap deals are rare, but this is an extraordinary case. 

15 minutes ago, big blue said:

Too much has gone on now for a reconciliation. In an ideal world costa gets himself fit and back on the pitch for us, and then we maybe get greizmann or carrasco in return in January or next year, since Atlético can't afford him.

In reality the stand off will drag on until January, and Atlético still won't want to pay the asking price, so we will have another month of 'costa exclusives' from his living room in brazil. 

I don't actually see a resolution to this, costa only wants Atlético, They won't pay the asking price, and we won't let him go on the cheap. 1 of the 3 parties involved must bend at some point. Maybe some sort of swap deal would be the only solution that would keep all parties happy. Swap deals are rare, but this is an extraordinary case. 

I agree with all that except one critical point, it's going to be World Cup year, the competitor in him will only be able to sideline himself so long while his team mates...and striking competition for Spain play, he will concede eventually, we won't sell him in Jan we will have him until he summer, I'm certain he will not forefit a year of wages and the World Cup to make a point, athletico showed how much they value him, clearly not as much as he hoped.

Matt law says the club want him back on the pitch, I suspect he is correct, it's not just for contract sake, the way they see it they are paying for him, we are short of fire power he should play, and you know what they are right on this one, that's the business decision.

Contes ego can't get on the way here it's bad for all involved himself included, the club have said he has all he needs to challenge, that to me, sounds like a stop complaining about signings  and get on with it message. 

Last thing we all need is the club to get cheesed with him for this situation, adding to the transfer differences apparently that exist, and create a situation where he leaves at the end of the season. 

Edited September 2, 20178 yr by DonAntonio

The only way I would accept DC back with Chelsea is if he bends the knee

18 hours ago, big blue said:

Too much has gone on now for a reconciliation. In an ideal world costa gets himself fit and back on the pitch for us, and then we maybe get greizmann or carrasco in return in January or next year, since Atlético can't afford him.

In reality the stand off will drag on until January, and Atlético still won't want to pay the asking price, so we will have another month of 'costa exclusives' from his living room in brazil. 

I don't actually see a resolution to this, costa only wants Atlético, They won't pay the asking price, and we won't let him go on the cheap. 1 of the 3 parties involved must bend at some point. Maybe some sort of swap deal would be the only solution that would keep all parties happy. Swap deals are rare, but this is an extraordinary case. 

Are Atletico Madrid really that desperate for Costa ? Costa seem's to want them more than they want him. There is also no way we are getting Greizmann either, why would they give up one of their key players for Costa ? Costa is a very good goalscorer, but Greizmann is the better footballer.

The only way I would accept DC back with Chelsea is if he bends the knee

When I saw "bend the knee", i was expecting Game of Thrones

19 hours ago, DonAntonio said:

That's a lot to answer but I'll try and give a few point first misquoting isn't the way to get a point across I didn't say pro "on and off the pitch" I said on the pitch and in training, it was by far his best behaved season on the field every pundit commented on it and he worked hard in training according to conte. 

Honestly the rest of it is too authotarian for me, I think you need to cheer up a bit, as you said we don't know what went on but we do know he handled it wrong, he is human and humans make mistakes, especially highly paid greatly praised ones. 

I think this overly judgmental scorning attitude is Bullsh*t to be frank, the bottom line for me is we could use his services he is s great player, we pay his wages.

The best for all involved is for him and the manager to make amends, the club want him back training, as they should, him and morata are potentially a deadly combination a dick measuring contest doesn't help anyone, If the manager can't see past that after an apology if he received one then for me it's not the right choice for reasons stated. 

In the mean time I think some of the posters should pipe down a bit with their scornful judgments based on hearsay, beyond him responding like an arse we don't know anything that's gone on in reality, I'm sure he is in the wrong but he will have his side of the story he isn't going to just rebel for fun, so far we haven't heard it and I couldn't give a sh*t to, he is good and we pay him so he should play.

It amazed me and I don't like to keep bringing it up but we have a player who killed a girl and no one moans "oh he made a mistake" " he is a good pro" yes and also an irresponsible arse that left a 19 year old girl dead and her family devastated, yet people are fine with that, because he is likeable, but hey I believe in second chances so if Alonso gets a pass for that Costa can't get one for taking the hump...f**king sheer selective anger based on what, do you know the guy, do you know the situation? 

This fake rage is cringe worthy, he was rebellious, childish and handled the situation wrong, he was also disrespectful, he owes all involved an apology, if he gives it I have no problem watching him bang in 20 goals for us and firing us to another title, because if he does that (apologises) and starts scoring it will all. E forgotten in a month and you'll find yourself a lonely angry chap 

DonAntonio, don't get me wrong. Not having a pop at you.  Just arguing things from another perspective.

I'm a big Costa fan. I feel he gets a lot of stick unfairly.  But here i think he has made the situation a lot worse than it should be, of course with the help of the media who are always chasing the "clicks, hits, views" angle.  Tevez and Mancini came back from "that brouhaha" so Conte and Costa can as well.

But the reconciliation should start from team Costa.

I'm not even angry about the whole thing just in case the reference to a lonely angry chap was aimed at me. But hey ho, just another cheery afternoon on theshedend.

I also hope Antonio don't go to his eventual Chelsea-grave because of this. This case is a potential reason he walks or is shown his marching orders.

1 hour ago, Qaz said:

19 hours ago, robdog said:

The only way I would accept DC back with Chelsea is if he bends the knee

When I saw "bend the knee", i was expecting Game of Thrones

of course I was providing homage to GOT

3 hours ago, Scott Harris said:

Are Atletico Madrid really that desperate for Costa ? Costa seem's to want them more than they want him. There is also no way we are getting Greizmann either, why would they give up one of their key players for Costa ? Costa is a very good goalscorer, but Greizmann is the better footballer.

I think they are resigned to losing greizmann anyway, he only stayed this summer because of the ban. he is definitely leaving next year. I doubt he is coming here but we do have a bargaining chip to some extent. 

Atlético want costa, but why would they push hard for costa when he can't even play for them, and they would be stuck paying his wages until January. Had the ban not been in place I think they would've coughed up tbh. 

2 hours ago, abister1 said:

DonAntonio, don't get me wrong. Not having a pop at you.  Just arguing things from another perspective.

I'm a big Costa fan. I feel he gets a lot of stick unfairly.  But here i think he has made the situation a lot worse than it should be, of course with the help of the media who are always chasing the "clicks, hits, views" angle.  Tevez and Mancini came back from "that brouhaha" so Conte and Costa can as well.

But the reconciliation should start from team Costa.

I'm not even angry about the whole thing just in case the reference to a lonely angry chap was aimed at me. But hey ho, just another cheery afternoon on theshedend.

I agree Costa has to take the step no doubt there I'm just saying people seem awfully invested in their die costa die stance, its football, he is good, hopefully we can get a scenario that helps us win trophies 

Is he even fit to play?

Does beach soccer keep you fit enough? Thats literally what he's been doong since May. 

May I present to you all: The Tale of Costa and Zappacosta 
Credit: Me
Source: Me

Edited September 3, 20178 yr by TomCFC85

2 hours ago, TheChelseaBlues said:

Does beach soccer keep you fit enough? Thats literally what he's been doong since May. 

What's this strange foreign word you have used? 

30 minutes ago, TomCFC85 said:

May I present to you all: The Tale of Costa and Zappacosta 
Credit: Me
Source: Me

Tom, mate, you're progressively losing your sh*t but it makes for good entertainment so I'm in.

42 minutes ago, DonAntonio said:

What's this strange foreign word you have used? 

I believe it's the shortened word for association football British people have been using since the 1800's 

35 minutes ago, TheChelseaBlues said:

I believe it's the shortened word for association football British people have been using since the 1800's 

Good thing it's not the 1800's, I wonder if there is another way of shortening the term association football

Any apology would sound hollow. 

You've made your bed Costa, now lie in it.

Let him rot.

1 hour ago, Hazard10 said:

Any apology would sound hollow. 

You've made your bed Costa, now lie in it.

Let him rot.

Exactly. 

So tomorrow Hazard can basically not turn up for half a season, loiter around in belgian doing circuses, call our manager whatever names he pleases, threaten the club to sue them on fake grounds... Just so that he can get his transfer. And if he does not, all he has to do is say sorry, and everything will be hunky dory?

I hope we make Costa rot on the reserves for 6 months and increase his price to his actual market value - 70mil if ATM want him, pay it or f**k off.

7 hours ago, DonAntonio said:

Good thing it's not the 1800's, I wonder if there is another way of shortening the term association football

"Since", just admit you're taking the piss. It's neither foreign nor strange. 

May I present to you all: The Tale of Costa and Zappacosta 
Credit: Me
Source: Me

Verve sings about drugs not working. Seeing Tom go apesh*t with something, I disagree [emoji1]

10 hours ago, DonAntonio said:

Tom, mate, you're progressively losing your sh*t but it makes for good entertainment so I'm in.

They do say the more powerful emotions brings out your creativity. 

BREAKING: Diego has not been included in our CL squad. Byeeeeeee 

29 minutes ago, Blueblur said:

BREAKING: Diego has not been included in our CL squad. Byeeeeeee 

That was always the sensible and realistic thing to do. It keeps him attractive to clubs in champions league that may want to bolster their attacking options in January. Meaning priority for club is to sell him but he's back up plan in league if current scenario changes hence his inclusion in league squad.

50 minutes ago, abister1 said:

That was always the sensible and realistic thing to do. It keeps him attractive to clubs in champions league that may want to bolster their attacking options in January. Meaning priority for club is to sell him but he's back up plan in league if current scenario changes hence his inclusion in league squad.

If and when he can be pursuaded to come back to London, make his peace with Conte and with players who may be pissed with him, it will take a long time to get him match fit. Remember his chubbiness at the start of That Season? Think at least double that now.

The January window will be open before he has played a match for us again. Makes me think his inclusion in the league squad is for selling or suing purposes only, not for footballing reasons.