Chelsea remains shocked by Maurizio Sarri's treatment of Gary Cahill

Maurizio Sarri's treatment of Gary Cahill since he was taken over at Stamford Bridge has shocked long-time staffers, according to reports.

The Italian has used Cahill sparingly this term and the defender made only one appearance in the Premier League, which took place late September against West Ham United.

Cahill was a regular Antonio Conte and the 33-year-old believes he still has a lot to offer in West London, even though his role is small.

The center back thought he'd be recalled in the squad after Chelsea's 6-0 defeat at Manchester City last weekend but Cahill would have been "knocked out" by Sarri's decision to leave him from the Blues group to face Malmo on Thursday, according to the Telegraph.

Cahill has made four of his seven appearances this season in the competition and he is surprised that he is not being called into the team since Sarri has made changes in preparations for the Cup clash. of England against Manchester United, Monday.

Sarri did not inform Cahill of his decision to let him out and provided no explanation for his omission.

Cahill has retained the club captain's position, but Sarri has "barely spoken" to the defenseman since his arrival and the center back feels like a "ghost" on the training ground.

The defender is out of contract at the end of the season and was told that he could leave Chelsea during the transfer in January, but he refused to move to his neighbor Fulham.

Cahill has won all the honors available at Chelsea since joining the club since Bolton in 2010.

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