Report: Danny Drinkwater, Sean Dyche to Discuss Future After Alleged Attack

Burnley midfielder Danny Drinkwater is reportedly set to meet manager Sean Dyche to discuss his future after being attacked at a nightclub by a gang of men in Manchester.

The 29-year-old suffered facial cuts and bruises in the attack and a "badly injured ankle" that is likely to see him sidelined for several weeks, according to Sky Sports News.

Dyche is said to be concerned at the incident but "not planning" to cancel Drinkwater's loan, per the report. Drinkwater moved to Burnley from Chelsea in August on a temporary deal until January.

The 29-year-old joined the Clarets with the aim of getting his career back on track after a difficult spell at Chelsea following his £35 million move from Leicester City in 2017.

The midfielder played a key role in Leicester's Premier League title triumph in 2015-16 but has not managed to make any impact at Stamford Bridge.

Drinkwater's only appearance last season came in the Community Shield. His manager at the time, Maurizio Sarri, said he told the midfielder in August he did not fit his style of play:

The former England international was also banned from driving for 20 months in May after crashing his car into a wall while twice over the drink-drive limit, according to BBC Sport.

Drinkwater offered an apology after being handed the ban and said he had "learned a valuable lesson," per Joseph Curtis for MailOnline. 

Chelsea attempted to sell Drinkwater in the summer transfer window but could not find a club "willing to meet their asking price or match his £100,000-a-week wage demands," according to Joe Krishnan at the Evening Standard.

Burnley managed to bring in Drinkwater on loan until January 6 in August. The Chelsea loanee said it was "time to get my career back on track" after "a bit of a complicated time at Chelsea," per BBC Sport.

Drinkwater has made one appearance for the Clarets since completing his move. He made his debut for the club in their 3-1 defeat to Sunderland in the second round of the Carabao Cup in August.