Jose Mourinho has revealed that he expects Diego Costa to return to action for Chelsea's Premier League match against QPR this weekend.

Chelsea's first choice striker has been sidelined with a series of injuries, leaving Mourinho to call upon Loic Remy, Didier Drogba, and even a subs bench appearance for 17-year-old Dominic Solanke.

Speaking after Chelsea's 2-1 win at Shrewsbury in the League Cup, the Blues' boss said: “Normally Ramires and Diego Costa are back (for QPR). Normally.

“So normally we will have only Remy as an injured player, and (Cesar) Azpilicueta suspended.”