Chelsea striker Diego Costa charged with violent conduct against Liverpool

Hehe, it will be so interesting to hear what Jose Mourinho will have to say about this sha, as Thegoalmac has learned that Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been charged with violent conduct by the English Football Association for a clash with Emre Can during Tuesday's League Cup win over Liverpool. Do you agree with Costa's charge by the FA? Continue for more details after the cut.

An FA statement read: "Diego Costa has been charged by the FA for violent conduct following an on-field incident which was not seen by the match officials but caught on video.

"The charge is in relation to an incident involving the Chelsea forward and Liverpool's Emre Can which occurred in the 12th minute of the League Cup semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge last night [Tuesday 27 January 2015].

"The player has until 6pm on Thursday 29 January 2015 to respond to the charge.

"Following a review of an incident during the game involving Costa and Liverpool's Martin Skrtel, the FA will not be taking any further action."

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, who has been hit with a fine for his comments on an alleged "campaign" against his side this season, insisted after the match on Tuesday that Costa's actions were accidental.

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