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Sterling, Disasi Outcasts as Chelsea's New Era Begins
It's a strange situation at Chelsea right now, isn't it? You have a manager, Enzo Maresca, who seems laser-focused on building his first-team squad, and then there are players like Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi, who, despite being contracted to the club, seem to be living in a footballing twilight zone.
Maresca has been quite clear. As reported by various outlets, he hasn't seen either Sterling or Disasi since the season began. They're training separately, using a different pitch, a different gym, and even a different dressing room. It's a stark image, really – the rest of the squad getting ready for battle, while these two are on the sidelines, metaphorically speaking, waiting for a plan that doesn't seem to involve them.
It’s understandable that this has become a trending topic. Here you have a player like Raheem Sterling, a seasoned England international, a name that most football fans recognize instantly. He’s still a Chelsea player, with a contract that runs for a good while yet, but he’s effectively been moved to the ‘bomb squad’. The reports suggest Sterling was hesitant to move away from London, wanting to stay close to his family, and that his significant wages were a hurdle for potential suitors. You can almost feel the frustration from his perspective, wanting to play, but finding yourself in this limbo.
Similarly, Axel Disasi also found himself unable to secure a move. There was interest from Premier League clubs, as well as a desire to return to his former club Monaco, but none of it materialized. He, too, is training apart, his future at the club appearing uncertain, despite being named in the official Premier League squad. It raises a quiet curiosity: what does this mean for their careers? Can a player truly stay match-fit and mentally sharp when they're so disconnected from the main group?
Maresca’s focus is undeniably on the players he wants to work with, particularly the promising academy talents like Reggie Walsh, who he’s spoken highly of. And that’s the nature of football – clubs move forward, and sometimes, players get left behind. But for players of Sterling’s caliber, or Disasi’s, this current state feels more like a suspended sentence than a tactical decision. It leaves you wondering how long this can go on before it impacts them more profoundly, and what the ultimate resolution will be for these Chelsea stars.
Maresca has been quite clear. As reported by various outlets, he hasn't seen either Sterling or Disasi since the season began. They're training separately, using a different pitch, a different gym, and even a different dressing room. It's a stark image, really – the rest of the squad getting ready for battle, while these two are on the sidelines, metaphorically speaking, waiting for a plan that doesn't seem to involve them.
It’s understandable that this has become a trending topic. Here you have a player like Raheem Sterling, a seasoned England international, a name that most football fans recognize instantly. He’s still a Chelsea player, with a contract that runs for a good while yet, but he’s effectively been moved to the ‘bomb squad’. The reports suggest Sterling was hesitant to move away from London, wanting to stay close to his family, and that his significant wages were a hurdle for potential suitors. You can almost feel the frustration from his perspective, wanting to play, but finding yourself in this limbo.
Similarly, Axel Disasi also found himself unable to secure a move. There was interest from Premier League clubs, as well as a desire to return to his former club Monaco, but none of it materialized. He, too, is training apart, his future at the club appearing uncertain, despite being named in the official Premier League squad. It raises a quiet curiosity: what does this mean for their careers? Can a player truly stay match-fit and mentally sharp when they're so disconnected from the main group?
Maresca’s focus is undeniably on the players he wants to work with, particularly the promising academy talents like Reggie Walsh, who he’s spoken highly of. And that’s the nature of football – clubs move forward, and sometimes, players get left behind. But for players of Sterling’s caliber, or Disasi’s, this current state feels more like a suspended sentence than a tactical decision. It leaves you wondering how long this can go on before it impacts them more profoundly, and what the ultimate resolution will be for these Chelsea stars.
