One year on from his decision to reject an England call-up and Danny Drinkwater’s disappearing act is virtually complete.
Drinkwater has not made a competitive appearance since March and Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has made it clear he does not fit into his tactical system. ‘I told him two months ago what I think,’ said Sarri when quizzed on the matter.
There was no sign of him against Everton last time out, or in Belarus the week before because he is not in the Europa League squad.
At 28, with the experience of a champion, Drinkwater ought to be in his prime.