Chelsea’s Mass Exodus: Maresca Confirms Axed Stars Have Been "Binned"
We’ve been talking about Chelsea’s over-privileged squad for a while now, and the Italian tactician has just given us a dose of reality. Speaking to the media, Enzo Maresca has revealed that two of the club’s star players have been effectively "axxed" from the first-team squad.
For the unfamiliar, we’re not talking about anyone too surprising, considering the influx of new talent at Stamford Bridge. Raheem Sterling, who was snubbed for the Manchester City game over the weekend, is allegedly being encouraged to leave in search of regular playing time. Ben Chilwell, too, is thought to be surplus to requirements after Maresca had previously told him to "move on."
But who’s joining the ranks of the axed?
When quizzed about the team’s depth chart, Maresca had a few choice words: "We’re not working with 42 players, I’m working with 21. The other 15-20 are training apart, and I don’t see them." Those who’ve lost favor are no doubt looking over their shoulders, wondering when they’ll be the next to go.
To recap: the duo Maresca referred to in the press conference is none other than Trevoh Chalobah and Romelu Lukaku – both high-profile casualties in Chelsea’s squad shuffling.
What’s next? Servette in a Conference League play-off match, of course! Tune in for an intriguing tussle that could put Chelsea’s newly-formed defense to the test. Don’t worry; we’ll keep you posted on all things Blues as this season unfolds!
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