With his future still being talked about throughout Europe, French winger Dimitri Payet spoke to his manager Slaven Bilic this week as he paid him a visit to his office. The manager revealed that Payet wanted to confirm that he is not moving away from the club and he wants to stay and help them compete for the trophies. The fans are uncomfortable with the player's constant links to other clubs, but Payet hasn't talked to anyone really.
Bilic recently spoke to the BBC and said: "I spoke to Dimitri Payet in my office on Monday and he is only thinking about our season. He is fully focused on the next few games."
Skipper Mark Noble also told talkSPORT: "This season was going to be so difficult because of what he did last season. I am not just talking about he was one of the best players in the Premier League. For the last season, he has been one of the best players in the whole world with the Euros. But the chances he has created this season and the important goals he has scored for us, Dimi is fully committed – I can tell you that now."
Bilic added: "We need to beat Burnley and we need the points. It has been a difficult schedule and we have been waiting for these home games. Kouyate trained [on Monday] and is fit. If nothing unusual happens he will be back. He is a very important player for us and with his quality and determination. It is a big blow when he doesn't play. We will make a decision on Carroll tomorrow whether he starts the game or makes an impact as a substitute. He is a key player. Zaza got a knee injury before the Liverpool game and will not be available for the Burnley game."
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