Before making the decision to leave Romelu Lukaku out of the team to face Liverpool, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel acknowledged that he sought advice from senior players in the group.
In the wake of the player's controversial and unauthorised interview with Sky Sports Italy, Tuchel is likely to face a showdown with Lukaku on Monday.
Will £97.5 million summer signing be recalled for the Carabao Cup clash against Tottenham on Wednesday? The outcome of the meeting will determine.
Before deciding to leave Romelu Lukaku out of his starting line-up for Sunday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool, Tuchel stated that he sought advice from his older players, notably captain Cesar Azpilicueta.
As a coach, I don't make decisions in my office based solely on my own ideas; rather, my decisions are made for the team and I listen to my players' perspectives, as well as their own, before making a final decision.
Our squad has strong views and strong principles, so making the decision isn't something I do on my own.
Not Chelsea-like, but also not the worst thing in the world, I suppose. This isn't the first time that a live interview has caused controversy. We, on the other hand, are up to the task. Tuchel stated, "I don't feel personally targeted."