EPL: Diego Costa’s Chelsea return looking to hand Graham Potter with first defeat

As Diego Costa returns to Stamford Bridge with new club Wolves in an EPL clash against former club Chelsea, the Brazilian-born forward is looking to inflict Graham Potter with his first defeat.

Diego Costa spent time with Chelsea, where he became a cult hero and a favourite of the supporters.

He scored 59 goals in 120 appearances, 40 of which came during the Blues’ two Premier League titles under Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte, a feat they have not come close to matching since Costa returned to Madrid in 2017 and now returns to Stamford Bridge with Wolves.

In 45 games at home, Costa scored 30 goals in the top division and assisted on nine others.

This indicates that he contributed to a goal roughly every 95 minutes.

Costa intimidated defenders in the Premier League for three seasons before leaving the team amid controversy.

The now-34-year-old scored 20 goals in each of the two seasons the Blues won the title, 2014–15 and 2016–17.

Every other fan in the league detested this player, but Chelsea supporters adored him because he was such an animal.

The positive reception Costa is likely to receive when his current team, Wolves, visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday reflects how much of an impact he made during a relatively brief stay in west London.

Costa was eager to return to London and start the celebrations after they won the Premier League title at West Brom and Wolves.

The Brazilian-born forward, who joined the team after the transfer window closed, made his league debut for Wolves against West Ham.

He missed a good opportunity and helped set up a goal that was disallowed for offside, so he appears to be in good shape and will be prepared to hurt.

Graham Potter, the Chelsea manager who has yet to experience a loss, is aiming to make it three victories in a row, but he is alert that Costa could prevent that.