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Costa is a better option for Chelsea than Alvaro Morata, according to Ray
Wilkins.
Costa has not featured for Chelsea since revealing manager Antonio Conte
told him by text that he was no longer in his plans at the end of last
season and has not joined up with his team-mates since the start of the new
season.
In Costa's absence, Morata has scored three goals in his opening five league
games since his £70m move from Real Madrid.
Former Chelsea assistant manager Wilkins admits Morata is the better player
but thinks Costa's character should put him ahead of the Spain
international.
"I see a better footballer in Morata - better control, movement and probably
quicker," Wilkins said on Premier League Daily.
"But when I look at the beast in Costa... he upsets people. I'd much rather
have Costa than Morata.
"Why we [Chelsea] haven't got both, I don't know. He should be at Stamford
Bridge and then Chelsea would have a proper strike force.
"I just can't see why Costa is still in Brazil, playing five-a-side football
on a beach with his mates."
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