Marco Silva admits he is ‘not happy’ with Jordan Pickford’s alleged public fracas.
Everton goalkeeper Pickford hit the headlines after appearing to be caught up in a public disturbance while on a night out in his native Sunderland last weekend.
Both Northumberland Police and Goodison Park chiefs are investigating the incident, which the England international has discussed with the club itself.
Pickford will retain his role as the Blues’ number-one for Sunday’s visit of Arsenal but Silva has confirmed that player has been reminded of his responsibilities.
He said: “The first chat we had at the beginning of the week, I was clear with him.
“In that moment, the feedback he gave me was big to learn what had happened.
“If you ask me as a manager, and for us as a club, we are not happy with what has happened.
“Football players have duties but obligations as well. It is clear to them what the obligations of a football player are.
“It is a matter for us to remind him and everything we must do we already did.
“I think it is clear in his mind about his obligations as a football player, the position he has in our club and his national team.
“When you become a football player you have to be aware of these situations and he knows.
“It is already done, happened, and it is a big one not to happen again. It is my expectation it won’t happen again with Jordan for sure.”