Diego Costa left out of Spain squad on Chelsea doctors' advice but Jose Mourinho insists he had no say in decision Mourinho made it clear that he was unhappy that Spain did not follow Chelsea's recovery plan and revealed Del Bosque never calls him. But it now seems Del Bosque has moved to pacify Mourinho by taking Chelsea's advice. "We have reached the decision with doctors from Chelsea," said Del Bosque. He is taking a break because of discomfort in his pelvis. Costa played as a half-time substitute in Chelsea's ‎Champions League draw with Maribor on Wednesday night, and will complete his third Blues appearance in eight days against Liverpool. "I'm pleased he does not go with Spain, but I want to make it clear I did nothing to make it happen," said Mourinho. He was protected in the Champions League match but, because the result was not good, I had to play him for 45 minutes. As a consequence of the work we're doing with him, we think he's ready to start against Liverpool but, obviously, not to go with the national team. He'll have 15 days finally to rest and work properly, and that's fantastic news for us. Obviously, I give thanks for the decision made by the Spanish Football Federation, but I want to make it clear I did nothing to make it happen. Costa will be allowed to rest after the Liverpool game in an effort to finally shake off his hamstring and groin problems. "Immediately after the match he'll have a period of complete rest, no training or treatment, not even another massage on his muscle," said Mourinho. Just rest a few days. After that, he will continue the specific work he's been doing without having a match to play even the next weekend. It's very good news for him and for us and also for the national team. Normally, now he has to go in the right direction. It's good for the Spanish federation to have a 'good' Diego, rather than a so-so Diego. Mourinho also revealed striker Loic Remy has recovered from his groin injury and will return to the squad for the Liverpool game.