Conte coy on Costa controversy

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Antonio Conte chose to praise his side’s spirit rather than focus on the controversy surrounding Diego Costa following Chelsea’s late victory at Watford.

The Italian maintained his 100 percent record as Blues boss as goals from Michy Batshuayi and Costa saw his side come from behind to claim three points at Vicarage Road.

Having already been booked, Costa escaped punishment for a theatrical dive midway through the second half, before going on to hit the winner with three minutes remaining.

But, speaking to Sky Sports, Conte was keen to divert the attention away from the Spaniard and on to Chelsea’s second successive victory.

“I think that there is more focus on Costa,” he said. “It’s not good for him, for Chelsea and for the situation in …

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