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Chelsea news: Diego Costa returns to training after surprise Premier League absence

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has returned to training after his mysterious absence from Saturday’s Premier League win over Leicester.

Reports on Friday claimed the striker was set to be dropped after a training ground bust-up with manager Antonio Conte and his coaching staff, amid reports of a big-money bid from an unnamed Chinese Super League club

Conta was indeed missing when the squad to face the title holders was announced, with Eden Hazard playing up front in his place as Chelsea thumped the Foxes 4-0 at Stamford Bridge.