Chelsea defends prolonged absence of Sterling and Disasi
In the vibrant world of football, the transfer window is a time of excitement and anticipation. However, for Chelsea's Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi, the recent deadline passed with no moves materialising.
Sterling, who signed a contract with Chelsea in 2022 and has two years left on it, and Disasi, who joined the Blues from Monaco in 2023 with four more years on his deal, find themselves in a challenging situation. According to reports from AFP (© 2025 AFP), Chelsea manager, Maresca, has expressed no sympathy for their predicament.
Maresca, a seasoned professional who has faced similar situations in his playing days, has defended his handling of the situation. He stated that the club is giving Sterling and Disasi the opportunity to work in the right way, a sentiment that echoes the hard-working ethos he associates with his father.
Raheem Sterling, known for his preference to remain in England for family reasons, has been training and eating alone, at different times than the rest of the team. Similarly, Disasi, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa, has been going through a similar experience.
Meanwhile, Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho is adapting well to Chelsea's style and expectations. Despite potential hostile receptions from home fans, the club is managing the situation effectively. Garnacho is now ready to make his full debut against Manchester United, according to Maresca.
The Professional Footballers' Association has reached out to Chelsea over the conditions that Sterling and Disasi are working under this season. FIFA has regulations for players isolated from squads that could constitute abusive conduct by a club. Additionally, the regulations might entitle a player to terminate their contract early.
As the summer of 2023 approaches, there is no public information available about specific clubs that attempted to sign Sterling from Chelsea last year. He was loaned to Arsenal for one year, but no reports indicate other clubs actively pursuing him during that transfer window.
In the midst of this challenging situation, Garnacho's potential debut against Manchester United serves as a beacon of hope and excitement for Chelsea fans. Maresca has made it clear that if a player and the club cannot find a solution, the player will not be involved in the squad.
In the end, the future remains uncertain for Sterling and Disasi, but the football world continues to watch their situation with bated breath.
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