Costa: I am target for defenders

“I’ve been a target for defenders for a long time, and I am used to getting kicked by them.”

Diego Costa has defended his combative approach as the Chelsea striker prepares to return from a disputed three-match suspension.

The Brazil-born Spain striker will be available again for Jose Mourinho in Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 first-leg at Paris St Germain following a domestic suspension for treading on Liverpool’s Emre Can.