Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho admitted his side was impacted by not having Diego Costa available for its 2-2 draw with Newcastle United.
Jose Mourinho felt Diego Costa's absence cost Chelsea in its 2-2 draw at Newcastle United.
The controversial striker was handed a three-game ban earlier this week, having been deemed guilty of violent conduct in last Saturday's Premier League win over Arsenal.
Chelsea did not initially fare well without the Spain international at St James' Park, as goals from Ayoze Perez and Georginio Wijnaldum put Newcastle 2-0 ahead.
Yet the champions roared back with two goals in the final 11 minutes, as Ramires and Willian earned a share of the spoils.