Diego Costa and Eden Hazard celebrate with special tribute to absent Chelsea star Willian who is on compassionate leave after his mum died

DIEGO COSTA and Eden Hazard paid tribute to absent Chelsea star Willian after scoring.

The Brazilian star was missing from the game against Leicester after being granted compassionate leave following the death of his mother.

And his Chelsea team-mates made a fitting tribute to the winger.

After opening the scoring in the early going, taking his tally for the season to seven, Diego Costa made a 'W' sign with his fingers - an obvious nod to Willian.

Then when Hazard raced through on goal he also made it clear that the Blues were thinking about the missing man.

The Belgian put up two fingers on each hand to make '22' - Willian's squad number.

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Chelsea produced a dominant display against the defending champions, deservedly leading 2-0 at half-time.

David Luiz also hit the bar as the Foxes struggled to create any chances against the Blues, failing to have a shot on target in the first half.

On the Chelsea website, a statement read: "All of us at Chelsea Football Club are sending our love and deepest condolences to Willian and his family after the passing of his mother.

"We are thinking of you Willian."

Willian posted a long message on his Instagram page with a picture of him and his mother.