
Kolkata, September 7: Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater faces a bleak future after he was left out of from the Blues' preliminary Europa League squad.
The 28-year-old joined Chelsea from Leicester City on deadline day last summer. However, he has failed to deliver in the Blues jersey so far.
The England international has had a disappointing time at Stamford Bridge under then manager Antonio Conte and has not been a regular for the Blues under new boss Sarri too, even finding it difficult to get on the bench.
Though he travelled with the rest of the squad for pre-season tour, Sarri reportedly told the midfielder that he could leave the club at the end of the summer transfer window. The midfielder has been linked with a return to Leicester while there are also reports that West Ham United are interested.
And by dropping him from the Europa squad, the Italian boss has sent a clear signal to the midfielder.
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