- The Blues interim boss defended the striker, who was left out of the Spain squad on Friday, after the fall-out from the Gareth Barry 'biting' incident last week
Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink has defended striker Diego Costa, claiming it is unfair to call the Spain international an idiot.
The former Atletico Madrid forward was sent off for appearing to bite Everton's Gareth Barry on Saturday, but Hiddink feels his player gets treated unfairly.
"[It's] too strong. If you know the definition of an idiot, that is not him," he told reporters. "It’s not always if you are in the very hectic situation, it’s difficult.
“Tthat’s why I defend him - his contribution is brilliant. I judge him fairly."
Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink has defended striker Diego Costa, claiming it is unfair to call the Spain international an idiot.
The former Atletico Madrid forward was sent off for appearing to bite Everton's Gareth Barry on Saturday, but Hiddink feels his player gets treated unfairly.
"[It's] too strong. If you know the definition of an idiot, that is not him," he told reporters. "It’s not always if you are in the very hectic situation, it’s difficult.
“Tthat’s why I defend him - his contribution is brilliant. I judge him fairly."
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