Chelsea: 'Definitely a chance' 42-cap star will now leave Stamford Bridge

Chelsea star Denis Zakaria’s days at Stamford Bridge could already be numbered as there is ‘definitely a chance’ that his loan from Juventus will be terminated ahead of schedule, according to journalist Paul Brown.

The west Londoners spent more than £250million during the summer transfer window and the defensive midfielder was among the fresh faces, but the move has not worked out.

Although Zakaria made a deadline day move to Chelsea, joining on an initial season-long loan which has the option of being made permanent, a quickfire move away from the capital appears to be on the cards.

According to 90min, the Blues are looking to terminate Zakaria’s loan in January and a return to parent club Juventus is in the offing.

The report suggests the 42-cap Switzerland international does not feature in Chelsea head coach Graham Potter’s plans.

However, Chelsea may have to keep Zakaria at the club until the end of the season as it is understood that Juventus do not have an obligation to take him back ahead of schedule.

The 25-year-old, who had already made two Serie A appearances during the early stages of the campaign before his switch to London, is looking to bag a place in Switzerland's squad for the upcoming World Cup despite finding life tough with the Blues.

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Brown believes there is a strong possibility that Zakaria will be sent back to Juventus when the transfer window reopens at the turn of the year.

The journalist feels a number of midfielders are ahead of the former Borussia Monchengladbach man in the pecking order.

When asked whether Zakaria could leave west London in January, Brown told GIVEMESPORT: "It's