Chelsea defender, Kurt Zouma was a surprise absentee from manager, Maurizio Sarri’s pre-season tour squad that flew to Australia on Wednesday.
However, according to Goal, Zouma is currently injured and Sarri decided he would be best served by receiving treatment in London instead of going on the tour.
Zouma was a first-team regular under Jose Mourinho in 2014/15 but a cruel cruciate injury the following season sidelined him for ten months.
The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Stoke City and impressed during his stay in the north-west Club despite the fact that the Potters were relegated.
Sarri will take charge of Chelsea for the first time when the Blues take on Perth Glory on Australia’s west coast on Monday.
The Stamford Bridge club will then play Inter Milan and Arsenal before returning to London for the Community Shield clash against Manchester City in August.
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