Chelsea right-back Davide Zappacosta could be forced to leave the club in the coming weeks.
According to The Mirror, Frank Lampard has decided to put his faith in young defender Reece James and make him the second-choice at right-back.
This would make Zappacosta third in line to start and make him consider his future at Stamford Bridge with the transfer window closing next month.
The report claims that Zappacosta has not made enough of an impact at Chelsea since joining the club for £23m from Italian side Torino in 2017.
James, meanwhile, was named in the Championship Team of the Season for his performances on loan to Wigan last season.
The 19-year-old played at right-back and in holding midfield and could now be given a chance by Lampard to make his mark in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.
Cesar Azpilicueta, Chelsea’s captain, is the current first-choice defender in that position.
