Raheem Sterling’s Shock Omission: What’s Behind the Chelsea Winger’s Dropped Squad
Raheem Sterling’s camp has spoken out after the winger was left out of Chelsea’s squad for their Premier League opener against Manchester City. The 29-year-old’s exclusion from the team has sent shockwaves through the football world, leaving fans and pundits alike wondering what’s behind the surprise decision.
Sterling’s absence from the squad comes after he was touted as an "important player" by Enzo Maresca during Chelsea’s pre-season campaign. The winger featured in all six of their pre-season games, including their 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid on August 7. In fact, Sterling was even interviewed by the club this week, where he spoke about his leadership role within the bloated 43-man Chelsea squad.
So, what’s going on? According to a statement from Sterling’s camp, the player is "contracted to Chelsea Football Club for the next three years" and has been working hard to deliver at the highest level. The statement also reveals that Sterling returned to England two weeks early to conduct individual training, and has had a positive pre-season under the new coach.
It’s clear that Sterling’s omission from the squad is a shock, especially given his involvement in the team’s pre-season activities. As the statement from his camp suggests, there’s been a breakdown in communication between the player and the club. We’re left wondering what happened to the positive vibes that were reported just days ago.
One thing is certain – Sterling’s absence from the squad has raised more questions than answers. Will he feature in Chelsea’s next game? Will this decision have a lasting impact on his career at the club? Only time will tell.
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