Raheem Sterling and Three Other Chelsea Players Dropped by Enzo Maresca: Is This the End for the Striker?
The news that Raheem Sterling, along with Ben Chilwell, Wesley Fofana, and Tosin Adarabioyo, has been left out of Chelsea’s European squad has sent shockwaves throughout the football world. The question on everyone’s lips is: what does this mean for Sterling’s future at the club?
Sterling, who scored eight Premier League goals last season, has been a regular fixture for Chelsea since joining from Manchester City in 2022. However, his recent exclusion from the squad raises serious concerns about his place in Maresca’s plans.
The statement released by Sterling’s representatives ahead of the match against Manchester City last weekend, in which they questioned his future at the club, may have been a hint that things weren’t as rosy as they seemed. The Daily Mail reported that Sterling’s team were looking for "clarity on the situation," which only adds to the uncertainty surrounding his status at Chelsea.
With Chelsea’s Europa Conference League tie against Servette just around the corner, it seems that Maresca is sending a clear message to Sterling and the other players omitted from the squad: you’re not part of my plans.
For Fofana, who has struggled with injuries and made just 16 appearances for Chelsea since joining from Leicester City, this could be the final straw. Adarabioyo, on the other hand, has yet to make his debut for the club after joining as a free agent this summer.
The inclusion of these players in the squad may have been a way for Maresca to send a message to the players who are still in the running for a place in the team. With the Europa Conference League looming, it’s imperative that Chelsea’s squad is in top shape.
So, what does this mean for Raheem Sterling? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Maresca’s decision to drop Sterling and the other players from the squad is a clear indication that he’s looking to shake things up at Stamford Bridge.
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