The midfielder was filmed arguing with a taxi driver on Sunday over spilled chips and has admitted to making a mistake.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has accused Ross Barkley of being “naive” after getting involved in a row with a taxi driver during a night out in Liverpool at the weekend.
Barkley was filmed arguing with the driver late on Sunday after chips were spilled in the back of his cab.
The incident took place three days before Chelsea’s crucial Champions League clash away at Lille but Lampard will still consider the midfielder for selection.
“He is traveling with the squad,” said Lampard. “In terms of permission from Ross [to go out on Sunday], I don’t expect to be asked for that.
“To address the issue, Barkley hasn’t breached a club code – the lads were given a day off. He hasn’t committed a crime, but I think he has been naive to be out before a Champions League game.
“He has admitted that. I like Ross, I have had no problem with him and he has admitted he made a mistake. I will take that at face value and move on.”
At 25 years old, Barkley is now one of the more experienced players in Lampard’s traveling party for the clash at Stade Pierre Mauroy.