Rob Green has revealed how life as Chelsea's third-choice goalkeeper has left him not feeling as much of a part of Maurizio Sarri's side as other players in the team.
He signed on a one-year deal in the summer to be the back-up to the back-up at Stamford Bridge and that's exactly how his season has panned out so far.
Green hasn't played a single game under Sarri with Kepa Arrizabalaga and Willy Cabellero being the go-to choices in the Premier League and cup competitions this campaign.
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Under Sarri he's been used more as the opposition in training sessions, with the Italian using him in his tactical work to save efforts from his team mates as they build up to a match day.
But that's fine for Green - he knew what he was signing up for back in the summer but he is fully aware that he doesn't feel the same commitment from the job he does at the moment.
Speaking to the BBC, Green said: "In a literal sense you are there as much as everyone else, but realistically no, you don't get that same motivation. There is not the same climax at the end of the week.
"There is not the same commitment in a physical or mental sense.
"You are disappointed when the team loses and delighted for them when they win but it is not you. It is something you are a part of but it is not you saving the shot."
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