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Diego Costa was persuaded by his uncle to go to football trials... now, he could be on track to become one of the Premier League's greatest scorers

Diego Costa's nickname back when he was growing up in Brazil was 'Burrega' — it means a stubborn son of a goat who loves a fight.

Some of his closest relatives still call him it now when they message him on WhatsApp.

Love him or loathe him, this is Diego Costa. It is what makes him such a formidable striker, and his new manager is beginning to understand this.

Diego Costa celebrates scoring his second goal for Chelsea against Swansea City on Sunday
Diego Costa celebrates scoring his second goal for Chelsea against Swansea City on Sunday
Costa enjoys netting his first for the Blues against their Welsh opponents, in the first half
Costa enjoys netting his first for the Blues against their Welsh opponents, in the first half

Antonio Conte issued a plea for the player to focus his passion in the right way ahead of their Premier League visit to Swansea City.