Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has said he told Danny Drinkwater in August that the midfielder wasn't suited to his style of play and suggested he's free to leave the club.
Drinkwater has failed to make a competitive appearance since Sarri took over in July. The Italian told reporters on Wednesday that it was the player's decision to remain at Stamford Bridge knowing his chances would be limited, via Hayters TV:
Hayters TVud83dude32 | Maurizio Sarri delivers damning verdict on Danny Drinkwater: ud83dudde3 "He is not suitable to my system. I told him everything in August, he appreciated but he decided to remain.