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Antonio Conte: This is what I think of Diego Costa's lack of goals
ANTONIO CONTE has claimed he is not concerned by Diego Costa's recent goal drought for Chelsea.
Diego Costa has not scored four Premier League games
Diego Costa was free-scoring at the start of the season for Chelsea, racking up 17 Premier League goals.
However, the Spain international has now gone on a four-game goalscoring drought.
The striker's last goal in the league came in early March in the 2-1 win over West Ham.
Antonio Conte was pleased with Diego Costa's performance against Bournemouth
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However, Antonio Conte has claimed he is not concerned by the former Atletico Madrid man's form in front of goal.
"Diego Costa provoked the first goal," Conte said after the 3-1 win over Bournemouth.
"He played a good game and fought a lot and fought for the team.
"Now it is important to rest and restart and prepare for the game against Manchester United."
Chelsea regained their seven-point lead over Tottenham at the top of the league courtesy of their win over Bournemouth.
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