Diego Costa put through his paces by fitness coach following Chelsea exit... but is he struggling with the intensity of Atletico Madrid's training regime?

Daily Mail | October 5, 2017

Diego Costa may be glad that he has three months to get up to speed at Atletico Madrid - given the high intensity of their fitness sessions on the training field.

The former Chelsea man has completed his move to Madrid, but due to the club's transfer embargo will not be able to feature until 2018.

That gives him a few months to return to full fitness, and if the club's latest video is anything to go by, Costa may well be glad for the extra time.

Diego Costa looks exhausted after being put through his paces by Atletico's fitness coach

Costa may be grateful for the extra time he has to get fit before returning to match action

The former Chelsea striker steps up on a platform before playing a pass back to the coach

The notorious Oscar 'Profe' Ortega - whom Costa knows from his initial time at the club - leaves the striker looking exhausted in their latest drills, taking place away from the rest of Diego Simeone's squad.