Douglas Costa has revealed that he's considered retiring in the past because of his injuries.
The 29-year-old has always proven to be injury prone during spells with Bayern Munich and now with current club Juventus.
"I'm never able to be in good shape," the Brazilian told The Players' Tribune.
"I've had so many injuries that I thought about retiring.
"I asked myself if I should keep playing or stop, but then I watched games on TV and it made me realise that this sport is my passion."
Costa has missed 10 matches through injury so far for Juventus this season, scoring two goals in 18 appearances.
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AshMitJr
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high speed players are more injury prone. costa, bale, dembele
Adama Traore 😂
Toubdpru
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Come back stronger, my boy, you've still got one more WC to play
am sorry he is not your boy
Toubdpru
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Come back stronger, my boy, you've still got one more WC to play
he is not your boy
Sopadeiuz
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Douglas Costa you will prove to us we the fans why your name is Costa ..when the season start..
maxm70
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Yes is true he is always injured even when he is fit. I hope he does not retire as yet because he is a good player.
JorgeNilmar
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Brazilians don't give up like dat, we are strong.
didadinors
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Come back stronger, my boy, you've still got one more WC to play
bdmadrid
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high speed players are more injury prone. costa, bale, dembele
76Jasper
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That’s football for you Costa just believe and never give and always work hard to keep fit because nothing good comes easy