The ex-Blues striker believes that Antonio Conte's side are no longer bullying opponents as a result of their decision to part with a fearsome forward
Chelsea are “missing the nastiness of Diego Costa”, says Tony Cascarino, with Alvaro Morata two nice to bully opponents.
The Blues swept to the Premier League title in 2016-17, with 20 goals from burly frontman Costa helping them to restore domestic dominance.
Antonio Conte then took the decision to part with the Spain international, with Morata drafted in from Real Madrid as his replacement.
The 25-year-old has made a positive impact at Stamford Bridge, netting seven times in 11 appearances, but Cascarino feels a lack of physicality is partly responsible for recent inconsistency.