Diego Costa: Weight loss, hard work to change destiny

A player who has just returned to professional football for more than six months is heading for Spain in the 2018 World Cup. It is Diego Costa and his journey to find his true self.
Diego Costa: Weight loss, hard work to change destiny
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Last summer, Costa enjoyed a sunbathing beach in Brazil, but could not escape the prospect of a dream. He can not leave Chelsea, so can not return to Atletico? No, Costa has been out of mind for a long time, because he'd rather be in Brazil for a year without pay until Chelsea releases.

What makes Costa think is the 2018 World Cup: "I need to be in the best shape to prepare for the 2018 World Cup. In 2014, things did not work out right. I was knocked out after the group stage, and next time, I want to prove my ability. "

And finally, Costa got what he needed when returning to Atletico last September. At the time, he was eliminated from the roster of La Roja, making way for Alvaro Morata and David Villa. In fact, no one can choose Costa when he gains weight and becomes a fat cell.

Costa is playing at Chelsea
Costa is playing at Chelsea

Physical therapist Oscar Ortega and dietician David Lagos have outlined a meticulous weight-loss plan for Costa. He had to give up his favorite barbecue to get acquainted with five meals a day, with a main menu of olive oil, steamed fish, fresh fruits and vegetables.

Everything is strictly monitored, from the amount of calories he charges to the amount of water consumed in each harsh training session. In addition to physical, Ortega also has the task of recovering the spirit of Costa. So the Brazilian striker must practice alone outside the border, bending belly, while cycling while his teammates split 5 to 5.

The goal is to "tease" Costa angry, making him determined to return to the team soon by trying their best. Calculation in the right direction, Costa training non-stop. After a visit to the gym at Fernando Torres's home, with boxing equipment for conditioning, balance and coordination, Costa decided to build his own gym in his home.

Under the interest of Atletico members
Under the interest of Atletico members ...

There were times when Costa was angry with himself for the results. But after the laughs, the teammates came back and gave him friendly hugs. It's not Costa at Chelsea or Antonio Conte. If the Blues only see Costa as a kid in the form of men, Diego Simeone respected him as a true ally.

The last few months of the season have gone well with Costa. He scored 7 goals and got 8 yellow cards. Costa's highest peak is yet to come back but it's a good start to the big tournament coming.

... Costa has come back perfectly
... Costa has come back perfectly

And at the moment Costa, Ortega, Lagos and Simeone can smile happily. Costa returned and immediately made the head of the Spanish in the campaign to conquer the 2018 World Cup gold. He scored three goals, including a powerful double shot into the Portuguese net. The fall of Pepe, dribbled by the nose of Jose Fonte and then hit the cross, the equalizer of Costa is worth the most affirmation for the rebirth of a super striker.

It is said that Costa does not belong to Spain, from blood to style are different, and failure in the 2014 World Cup is inevitable. But now is the time to prove to the world that fate can change.