This is Costa's future, according to Conte

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says the new contract by Diego Costa is not his priority, përdreisa FOR TWO club struggling preferred.

"I do not know about his situation sepes is important to focus on the present and not look so forward."

"I think right now the players and people must work for Chelsea and for me it is important to be focused on the present. At the end of the season we will see the situation, "said Conte.

He added that he is convinced that Costa will continue the contract with Chelsea, but that the most important is that it be focused on the present.

Asked if he was confident of keeping Costa at Stamford Bridge, the Italian added: "Yes, I'm confident, but I repeat now it's important to keep the great concentration for the present.

"Tomorrow's game against Wolverhampton is the present. We must go into the next round and then, I repeat, this situation will be better to face at the end of the season."

Chelsea face Wolves at Molineux in the fifth round of the FA Cup, with attention briefly switching to the knockout competition before it returns to the consolidation of an eight-point advantage in the Premier League.

But despite the huge money on offer elsewhere, Conte is in no hurry to secure his striker on an improved contract.

"I don't know about this situation because I think now it's very important to be focused on the present and not to look so far forward," Conte said.

"I think now for the players, for the people who work for Chelsea, and for me it's important to be focused on the present. At the end of the season we'll see the situation."

Costa has struck 15 Premier League goals to help Chelsea to the top of the table and Conte is confident the player will stay.

"Yes, I'm confident [he will stay]," Conte said ahead of the FA Cup fifth round game against Wolves. "It's important for the group concentration for tomorrow's game versus Wolverhampton.

"We must go to the next round and then I repeat, this situation will be better to face at the end of the season."

Conte will have John Terry available for the game against Wolves with the Chelsea captain overcoming an ankle knock.

The former Juventus boss also insists David Luiz's knee injury has responded well, but that the Brazil international and Marcos Alonso could be rested.

"John Terry is fit. He's OK. All the players are available," Conte said. "There is a situation that is better to keep under control for Marcos Alonso -- a bit of rest.

"Also for David Luiz and a big opportunity to give him a week to recover very well and prepare for the next game. All the players are in a good form."