"I don't being on the bench" - Chelsea's Kovacic sends warning to his Thomas Tuchel manager

A former Real Madrid midfielder had expressed his anger while behind the goal at Stamford Bridge.

The progress of Matteo Covacic at Chelsea has been slowed by numerous injuries.

Meanwhile , the Chelsea midfielder has declared that he is free of injury and is ready to start his new season.

Remember you that Croatia international returned for training in Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

A former Real Madrid midfielder, Kovacic suffered a short absence from pre-season due to an injury to his knee that kept him from the initial three matches of the campaign.

The Croatia international midfielder has told Chelsea's official website "I dislike it. It was hard but it provides you with a chance to grow on on the other side.

"I do not like not being in the field, but it's hard. I try to help the team in difficult times. I believe it's crucial that we work together and everyone gets involved in the activities we take part in."

Kovacic is likely to be cleared for Chelsea's upcoming Premier League clash with Leicester City