Chelsea’s Axing Continues: Maresca’s Brutal Clear-Out Sees Another Defender Sidelined
New Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca’s brutal clear-out of the club’s squad has continued, with another defender seemingly out of favour. This comes as no surprise, given the Italian manager’s blunt assessment of the squad since taking the reins in June.
According to a recent report by The Guardian, Axel Disasi is not part of Maresca’s long-term plans, and the Blues are considering a move for a new centre-back if a deal can be arranged. The French defender joined Chelsea last August, signing a six-year deal from Monaco for a whopping £38.5million.
Despite making 44 appearances for the club last season, scoring a goal on his debut against Liverpool, Disasi has found himself on the outer with Maresca. He was omitted from the squad for the season opener against Manchester City, but is included in the A-team for the Europa Conference League qualifier against Servette on Thursday.
Speaking ahead of the match, Maresca shed light on his issues with the squad size, stating, "I am not working with 42 players. I am working with 21 players. The other 15-20 players are training apart. I don’t see them. It’s not a mess like it looks from outside. Absolutely not. They can even have 20 years contract, it’s not my point. I don’t care."
This latest development comes hot on the heels of Raheem Sterling’s surprise omission from the squad against Manchester City, with his representatives requesting clarity on his future with the club.
With Maresca’s clear-out showing no signs of slowing down, what does this mean for the Blues’ chances of success this season? Are they building a stronger squad or simply making a mess of things? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain – follow us on all social media platforms for more updates and analysis as the drama unfolds!