"As a coach, spectacular... But he pushes too much. Too much. There comes a point where, in the end, you give everything, you give everything. No matter how much money we earn, if you don't get a 'thank you' or a hug so you can say, 'Look, my boss is happy,' in the end you say, 'What's going on?'"
"I think Conte got upset about that, you know? He held it against me... As a coach, he's very good, he wins everywhere he goes. But he pushes too much. The important thing is managing people. People. I think that's more important than anything else."
Diego Costa distinguishes between Antonio Conte's tactical coaching abilities and his interpersonal management approach. While recognizing Conte as an effective coach who wins titles, Costa contends that Conte held a grudge after Costa requested a transfer to Atlético Madrid immediately upon Conte's arrival at Chelsea. Costa emphasizes that Conte's demanding nature and failure to provide personal recognition or appreciation created a negative environment. He argues that effective management requires more than tactical prowess; it demands treating players with respect, offering acknowledgment, and showing genuine care. Costa suggests that without these human elements, even well-compensated players become demotivated and question their situation.
Read at The Chelsea Chronicle
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