Sarri: Moses, Drinkwater not in Chelsea's tactical plans this season

Victor Moses and Danny Drinkwater could be headed for the exits at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri said they aren't in his tactical plans this season, according to ESPN's Liam Twomey.

The Italian gaffer's arrival last summer has resulted in reduced opportunities for Moses, who played a prominent role under former manager Antonio Conte last season. Drinkwater, meanwhile, has failed to live up to his £30-million transfer fee since his arrival from Leicester City in 2017 and hasn't featured in any Chelsea fixture since the Community Shield in August.

The Italian gaffer revealed that he isn't sure if either player has a future at the club, but stopped short of saying if either of them will be sold in January.

"I think the situation is that Drinkwater for me is not suitable for a midfield with two other midfielders," Sarri said ahead of Sunday's match against Crystal Palace. "I told him two months ago what I think.

"Moses is more suitable for playing wing-back than like a winger or a full-back, I think. I don't know (if they have a future at Chelsea). They have to improve but their characteristics are a little bit different."

However, Sarri added that opportunities could arise in the coming weeks when the fixtures become more frequent.

"If you look at December and January, you need to change also in the Premier League because we will play every three days in the Premier League," he said. "So we need to change in the Premier League."