Antonio Rudiger has claimed he has 'no idea' why he was dropped for Chelsea's 3-2 comeback win against Southampton on Saturday.
Antonio Conte left the defender out of his squad for the trip to St Mary's after he criticised his tactics following the 1-1 draw at home to West Ham.
But Rudiger, who also confirmed that he is not suffering with an injury, was left baffled by Conte's decision to axe him.
Asked why he wasn't included, Rudiger told German TV show Das aktuelle Sportstudio: 'I have no idea.