Diego Costa has revealed he was worried about his international drought before scoring his first goal for Spain in their 4-0 victory over Luxembourg on Sunday. The Brazil-born Chelsea striker has been in superb form for his club, netting nine goals in his first seven Premier League appearances, but went six appearances and over 500 minutes without finding the net for his adopted country.
Costa expressed his relief after his 26th shot at goal in a Spain shirt at last found the back of the net against Luxembourg, ending his six-game drought for la Roja.
“I have to thank the coach for his support,” Costa told TVE. “Every game he gave me another chance.
“It was starting really bother me. It bothered me that I wasn’t scoring but what really bothered me that the team were losing. But this goal will give me a new start.”
Spain had lost five out of their last seven matches, including Thursday’s 2-1 defeat to Slovakia – their first in qualification for a major tournament in eight years.
Del Bosque also expressed his relief at Costa opening his account, insisting the 26-year-old will be a big part of his side’s future.
“We all wanted [Diego Costa to score]… at half-time I told him that he needed to stay calm. He was a little nervous, unhappy and unable to find a solution.
“We were always happy with his movement and he has worked hard. He’ll be very important in the future.”
Spain sit three points behind group leaders Slovakia and continue their Euro 2016 qualification campaign next month when they host Belarus.
source: goal.com
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