Chelsea have axed a former rising star from their 25-man Premier League squad, after registering players for first half of the campaign.
The Blues have undergone a significant transformation since the start of the Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital era at the club.
Significant changes have been made to the playing squad, with over £1billion spent in three transfer windows under the new regime.
The influx of signings has pushed some fringe players closer to the sidelines, which left them at risk of being left out of their Premier League squad.