Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been told to show more respect after reacting angrily to manager Antonio Conte on Saturday, according to reports.
Costa, who has scored seven goals in eight appearances for Chelsea this season, gestured to be substituted during the 3-0 victory over Leicester City at Stamford Bridge.
According to the Daily Mail, the Spaniard was tired of Conte's continuous instructions from the sideline, as he interpreted them as criticism of his performance.
Costa is believed to have been saying if his play was that bad, then he should be removed from the pitch.
Despite playing the incident down in his post-match press conference, Conte is said to have made it clear to his star striker that his behavior was unacceptable and that he should show more respect.
This was not the first time Costa has clashed with a Chelsea manager. He threw a bib in the direction of Jose Mourinho last season at White Hart Lane after being substituted.
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