Antonio Conte has no plans on holding talks with Diego Costa to clear the air and return to their lineup.

Costa said he was suffering from a back injury last week and duly became embroiled in a row with Chelsea fitness staff. 

Costa has since been pursuing his own rehabilitation schedule and worked outside at Cobham on Monday, as he did the previous day, while the rest of the first team and management staff enjoyed 48 hours off following the 3-0 win at the champions.

While Chelsea will not sell Costa during the January window, they are expected to part ways with him in the summer. Chelsea had wanted to sign Costa to an extension.

Conviction remains at the club that Costa can be reintegrated into the team for the rest of this campaign, in an effort to ensure the issue does not derail the team’s pursuit of a second Premier League title in three years.