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Chelsea striker Diego Costa 'just laughs and jokes around' says Gary Cahill... even as the dropped forward is forced to train alone

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has revealed that Diego Costa is the joker of the changing room, despite his recent bust-up with manager Antonio Conte.

Costa was left out of Chelsea's Premier League win over Leicester City after complaining of a back injury - an excuse Conte refused to accept - before being made to train alone on Monday.

However Cahill says Costa's cheerful attitude around the changing room is a major factor in the team's morale.

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has revealed that Diego Costa is the joker of the changing room
Costa was dropped after a  bust-up with manager Antonio Conte last week
Costa was dropped after a bust-up with manager Antonio Conte last week
Cahill says Costa's cheerful attitude around the changing room is a major positive factor
Cahill says Costa's cheerful attitude around the changing room is a major positive factor
Cahill spoke to Match of the Day magazine
Cahill spoke to Match of the Day magazine

Speaking to Match of the Day magazine, Cahill said of Costa: 'He just laughs and jokes around, always making daft noises!