Chelsea boost as Diego Costa fit after groin injury ruled him out of Spain squad
Premier League's leading scorer missed clash with England but will be available for trip to Middlesbrough
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DIEGO COSTA has delivered a huge boost to Chelsea by shaking off the groin injury which wrecked his dream of facing England.
The Premier League’s leading goalscorer resumed training with his Blues team-mates last night and is set to start at Middlesbrough on Sunday.
Spain star Costa was forced to miss Tuesday's friendly against England at Wembley on Tuesday because of the niggling injury.
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He was sent home last weekend after pulling up lame in training and has been undergoing intensive treatment ever since.
Costa, 28, has nine goals so far this season and is a key figure in Chelsea’s incredible transformation under new boss Antonio Conte.
Conte had been sweating on his leading forward’s fitness but will now be able to plan his tactics for the weekend around Costa.
The squad reported back for a training session at their Cobham base on Wednesday evening, and news on the fitness of the striker was a major boost.
Second-placed Chelsea could go top if they win and Premier League leaders Liverpool lose as domestic action resumes this weekend.
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Chelsea have also been assessing Costa’s team-mates Eden Hazard, Thibaut Courtois and full back Cesar Azpilicueta after they too picked up minor knocks while on international duty.
Costa aggravated a strain on his inner thigh which he initially picked up in Chelsea’s 5-0 win over Everton 12 days ago.