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Chelsea news: Diego Costa frustration explained by Atletico team-mate Filipe Luis
ATLETICO MADRID defender Filipe Luis has revealed his frustration that Diego Costa won’t be able to line up against his former club Chelsea.
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Luis’ team-mate Costa signed for Atletico in the summer.
But due to the transfer embargo his side are under, he won’t be formally registered for the Spanish giants until January.
And Luis, who formerly played for Chelsea too, has explained why he is disappointed Costa won’t be able to play at Stamford Bridge tonight in the Champions League (7.45pm).
“It is frustrating seeing him playing like an animal, but he can't play,” Luis said.
Diego Costa won't be available to face Chelsea
It is frustrating seeing him playing like an animal, but he can't play
“It's just a month until he can play with us and he will help us a lot. I don't have any doubts about it.
“He knows the club, he knows the way we play. He has already adapted. I know it was difficult times for him and for Chelsea.
“Now everybody's happy. We want to see him play and happy again.
Filipe Luis is disappointed Diego Costa won't be facing Chelsea
“Diego is a huge player for me, because he scores a lot of goals and important goals.
“He really wanted to come back to Atletico. That's the reason he came back.
“He was happy here. He did his job really well. His most important desire was to come back.”
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