Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says he had no issue with a players’ night out going on into Thursday morning.
Striker Diego Costa, an unused substitute in Sunday’s draw at Tottenham, was one of those pictured leaving a London nightclub.
Costa, who appeared to throw his bib at Mourinho at the weekend, will be in the squad to face Bournemouth today.
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is also available after recovering from a knee injury.
Mourinho said the players “needed” the party, which went ahead with his consent.
“The next morning everyone trained very well, they were happy. They told me the dinner was good and the after-dinner was better.”
