The tone of disbelief in the voice on the other end of the telephone is unmistakeable. “This just doesn’t tally with him. It’s like you’re describing someone else.”



One insider at Chelsea has just been told by The Athletic about Danny Drinkwater headbutting Spaniard Jota during an Aston Villa training session, and is in a state of shock.



There have been many negative things said and written about Drinkwater since 2017 but the latest incident, which took place earlier this month, is a new nadir.



The England international is believed to have been fined but, before a decision was made to put the season on hold, Villa were considering cancelling his loan from Chelsea prematurely.



Even if the campaign is completed, there is a strong possibility Drinkwater will not play for Villa again. That means he will have started just 10 Premier League games over three years and one has to wonder if his career at the highest level is in...