Chelsea boss defends decision to banish Sterling and Chilwell

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has addressed the situation involving Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell, who are currently training away from the first-team squad.

Maresca insists he has been “honest” rather than “brutal” with Sterling and Chilwell, as part of his efforts to manage a bloated squad.

“Brutal? I don’t think so. I try to be honest,” Maresca said. He clarified that he spoke with Sterling before Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City, explaining that Sterling would “struggle to get minutes” and thus was left out of the squad.

Regarding Chilwell, Maresca mentioned he had also been clear about the challenges Chilwell faces due to his position.

Maresca expressed frustration over claims of managing a 42-man squad, stating, “more than 15 players are training apart, they are not with the team.”

He emphasised that the situation is not as chaotic as it appears from the outside. With the transfer window closing on August 30, Chelsea might see several departures.

Reece James will miss the upcoming Conference League play-off against Servette due to injury, and Joao Felix won’t be available as he wasn’t registered in time following his move from Atletico Madrid.

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