Maresca justifies sidelining Sterling and Disasi at Chelsea
Chelsea's Sterling and Disasi Saga Continues
In a recent development, Chelsea manager Maresca has revealed that Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi will not be involved in the squad if a solution regarding their current situation is not found.
Sterling, who has two years left on his contract signed in 2022, and Disasi, under contract for four more years, have been training and eating separately from the rest of the team, a practice that Maresca defends as an opportunity for the players to work in the right way.
The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) has contacted Chelsea over the conditions that Sterling and Disasi are working under this season, raising concerns about their isolation from the squad.
Last summer, Chelsea attempted to facilitate moves for Sterling to Bayern Munich and Napoli, but the deals did not materialise. Similarly, Disasi spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa.
Despite the ongoing saga, Maresca remains confident in the potential of young winger Alejandro Garnacho, who played for Manchester United's youth academy before joining Chelsea. Garnacho is set to make his full debut against Manchester United, a match that could see a potential hostile reception from home fans due to his previous affiliation.
Maresca's handling of the Sterling and Disasi situation has been defended by the manager, who has been in similar situations as a player in the past. He also compared his father's work ethic to the current situation of Sterling and Disasi.
FIFA has regulations for players isolated from squads that could constitute abusive conduct by a club. However, the specifics of Sterling and Disasi's case remain unclear.
Sterling's preference was to remain in England for family reasons, but a move away from Chelsea before the transfer deadline was not successful.
Maresca stated that if a solution is not found, the players will not be involved in the squad. This situation is not unique to Chelsea, but is common at any club in the world, according to the manager.
The article is copyrighted by AFP in 2025. As of the summer of 2023, there are no specific reports of football clubs attempting to sign Raheem Sterling from Chelsea.
The future of Sterling and Disasi at Chelsea remains uncertain, with their training and eating arrangements raising questions about their integration into the squad. The upcoming match against Manchester United will provide an interesting insight into the situation.
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