Watch Bruno Alves’ shocking two-footed lunge on the Blues striker.
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Chelsea were able to beat Turkish outfit Fenerbahce 2-0 in the first of their two 45 minute friendly matches in Istanbul this evening, but manager Jose Mourinho may just be happy that his star striker was able to avoid serious injury.
Diego Costa was fortunate not to be hurt when Fenerbahce’s Portuguese defender Bruno Alves flew into a two-footed challenge on the Spaniard during the match.