Chelsea: Enzo Maresca explains reason for Sterling snub

Chelsea don’t seem to be done with the summer transfer window after Enzo Maresca dropped a new update on what could go down before the window shuts.

According to the Chelsea boss, Raheem Sterling could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge.

The new Blues boss, who kicked off his Premier League campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City, has added fuel to the fire surrounding Sterling’s future after leaving the England international out of the matchday squad.

But Sterling isn’t the only star in the spotlight. Armando Broja, Romelu Lukaku, Ben Chilwell, and Carney Chukwuemeka were all conspicuously absent from Chelsea’s season opener. Maresca’s cryptic comments suggest that the club’s high-profile omissions might be more than just “technical decisions.”

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As Chelsea’s spending spree continues to dominate headlines, could a mass exodus be looming? With Sterling’s camp releasing a statement just minutes after his snub, it’s clear that tensions are rising. Maresca has indicated that discussions are imminent, but his vague response leaves the door wide open for speculation.

The exclusion of Sterling, alongside Chukwuemeka and other key players, raises serious questions about Chelsea’s squad strategy. While Maresca claims these decisions are purely tactical, fans are left wondering if the club is quietly preparing for a late transfer window shake-up. After all, in the high-stakes world of football, where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire.

Whether these players will remain Chelsea assets come September is anyone’s guess, but one thing is certain: the final days of the transfer window could see some major moves from Stamford Bridge.