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Chelsea's Costa accused of stamping in Cup semi-final

Costa and Liverpool's Skrtel argue during their English League Cup semi-final second leg soccer match in London. PHOTO / REUTERS

LONDON: Chelsea's Diego Costa has quickly become a fan favourite at Stamford Bridge but his fiery temper could have earned him a red card after two stamping incidents in their League Cup semi-final with Liverpool on Tuesday.

The Spain striker appeared to tread down on Emre Can and Martin Skrtel in the second leg clash at Stamford Bridge, that Chelsea won 1-0 to book a place in the Wembley final.

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