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Chelsea Defender Admits He's Open to Leaving the Club After Failing to Make Mark Under Sarri

Chelsea defender Davide Zappacosta isn't averse to leaving the Blues in January if he cannot secure reasonable playing time under new boss Maurizio Sarri.

The former Napoli manager has gotten off to an impressive start in London, having guided the FA Cup holders to three opening victories this season. But Zappacosta, who was only afforded 12 matches under Antonio Conte last season, hasn't made a single appearance under Sarri in this one.

With Cesar Azpilicueta unquestionably the first-choice right-back in the Chelsea set-up, Zappacosta could find it very difficult to work his way into the manager's plans.