Ivanovic: Chelsea about the team, not just Costa

Chelsea duo Branislav Ivanovic and Diego CostaChelsea is on the path to improvement but must stay united as a team, according to Branislav Ivanovic.

Branislav Ivanovic says the team takes precedence over the individual following Diego Costa's actions after being left on the bench for Chelsea's trip to Tottenham.

Following a clash with Jose Mourinho during the Champions League win at Maccabi Tel Aviv last week, the Spaniard was dropped for Sunday's match and was seen throwing his bib in the manager's direction in the closing stages of the 0-0 draw.

Ivanovic insisted it is natural for a player to be disappointed at missing a match, but believes that at such a time the squad dynamic is more…