Loic Remy set to start for Chelsea with Costa given time for full fitness

Diego Costa will be given enough time for his full recovery after Loic Remy impressed manager Jose Mourinho.

Loic Remy

French striker Loic Remy is considered to be second choice to Diego Costa in the Premier League. But after Diego Costa’s recent injury and the comeback not going well, Jose Mourinho might hand Loic Remy yet another start to have Diego Costa fully fit for the rest of the season. Remy, who has started just four matches for Chelsea in the Premier League has scored 5 goals. He also has one goal in one start in the Champions League. Despite playing only 459 minute throughout the league, Remy averages an impressive a goal per game.

Chelsea will take on Queens Park Rangers up next in the Premier League on Sunday. QPR, the former side of French striker are second bottom in the league with 25 points and are on a high after 4-1 away win over West Bromwich Albion. They are set to play Aston Villa on Tuesday night in midweek EPL fixture.