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Thibaut Courtois reacts to news Chelsea star will miss Bournemouth clash
DIEGO COSTA's suspension will be a big blow for Chelsea, according to Thibaut Courtois.
Thibaut Courtois thinks Diego Costa's absence will be a big blow for Chelsea
Diego Costa was shown his fifth yellow card in the 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday meaning he must serve a one-game suspension.
The 28-year-old will miss the Blues' Boxing-Day clash with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.
And Courtois fears the Spain international will be a huge miss for Chelsea, having scored 13 times already this season.
Diego Costa has scored 13 goals for Chelsea this season
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"It’s a big blow because he’s a top striker," Courtois said.
"He scored his 13th goal of the season and he’s in top form.
"He’s been one booking away for many games now, so if he’d had a bit more luck he would have stayed like that until the New Year, when it’s gone.
"But hopefully Michy [Batshuayi], or whoever the manager plays there, will do well."
Batshuayi is yet to start a Premier League game this season for the Blues but has scored three goals in 13 appearances in all competitions.
Chelsea will also be without key midfielder N'Golo Kante for the game against Bournemouth due to suspension.
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