When you’ve got a 10-point lead in February, you just want to hug whoever you can

Normally when you see David Luiz or Diego Costa coming at you, you know that pain is sure to follow. But since Chelsea have the Premier League title all but wrapped up, they’re taking the time to try and change that perception amongst the staff at Stamford Bridge.

As they arrived for Chelsea’s match against Swansea on Saturday, both players surprised a different staffer with a hug.

Chelsea squad arriving at @StamfordBridge… #CHESWA @DavidLuiz_4 and @diegocosta ? https://t.co/R4WFNP8wTb

 — @CFC_alone

Costa went on to score the third goal in Chelsea’s 3–1 win, so these pre-match hugs might become a ritual. Hopefully they become less and less terrifying for these staffers with time.