Chelsea Fans Think This Star Backed Rio Ferdinand’s Scathing Criticism of Their Treatment of Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling’s exclusion from Chelsea’s squad for their 2-0 loss to Manchester City at the weekend has sent shockwaves through the football world, and now fans think one of the Blues’ own players has come to his defense.
Sterling, who has been heavily linked with Juventus, was left out of Graham Potter’s matchday 18, with Enzo Maresca citing a technical decision due to the Blues having "too many players" in their ranks.
And while many have been vocal in their criticism of Chelsea’s handling of Sterling, one player has seemed to back up Rio Ferdinand’s blistering attack on the club.
After Ferdinand tore into Chelsea for their treatment of Sterling on his ‘Rio Presents’ podcast, Romelu Lukaku was spotted liking the post – a move that has left many fans stunned.
"When you think the likes are on private mode" wrote one fan in response to the news.
Lukaku, who is still technically a Chelsea player despite being loaned out to Inter Milan and Roma, has not been part of Graham Potter’s first-team plans and is seemingly looking to leave the club for the second time in as many years.
In his podcast, Ferdinand blasted Chelsea for their treatment of Sterling, saying they "haven’t treated him with dignity and respect".
It’s unclear how Lukaku’s liking of the post will be received by Chelsea fans, or whether it will have any implications for his future at the club. After all, Lukaku hasn’t exactly covered himself in glory during his time at Stamford Bridge – scoring just eight times in the Premier League before being loaned out.
Whether you agree with Lukaku’s move or not, there’s no denying that the drama surrounding Sterling’s future at Chelsea is far from over. Will the Blues find a buyer willing to meet their asking price, or will Sterling be forced to stay and nurse his wounded pride?
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