Conte to allow Costa back on squad only if his attitude changes

According to the report, the Italian manager will allow the striker, who has been training alone since Monday, to return with his team-mates only in the event he notices genuine signs of a change in Costa's stance.

Conte was initially expected to hold a one-on-one with Costa on Tuesday to clear the air.

The striker, who received an offer from the Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian complained of a back injury last week, sparking a row with Chelsea's manager and the medical staff.

Conte then decided to drop him from the squad for the game at Leicester City on Saturday.