Ex-Chelsea and Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has described ex-Blues star as an "animal" during a word association game.
Mourinho was playing during an interview with LiveScore when he praised Costa for his physical and aggressive nature.
Costa was known for his bullish style of play during three seasons at Stamford Bridge.
And Mourinho decided the best word to suit Costa was “animal”.
The ex-Manchester United boss was also asked to associate words with other footballers and places close to Mourinho’s heart.
Former Chelsea captain John Terry was described as a “leader.”
Ex-Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was hailed a “legend.”
Mourinho’s favourite player Michael Essien landed the word “son.”
While Cristiano Ronaldo was most associated with the word “goal.”
Lionel Messi was described as “magic.”
The best word for Mourinho to describe London was “
passion.”