Raheem Sterling’s Chelsea future is all but over after being left out of the squad for the first leg of their Conference League play-off against Servette.
It is the second consecutive game the 29-year-old winger will miss a crucial game. After being left out of the squad for the opening Premier League defeat to Manchester City UFABET
Defenders Ben Chilwell, Wesley Fofana and Tosin Adarabioyo are also not on UEFA’s List A list for Thursday’s game at Stamford Bridge.
Sterling’s agent said ahead of Sunday’s defeat to Manchester City that. They wanted clarity over the player’s future at the club.
Chelsea have spent £185m on 11 signings this summer. Leaving Italian manager Enzo Maresca with more than 40 first-team players.
Maresca said after the Man City game that he still wants Sterling in the Chelsea team. But admitted there is not enough space for all his players to play in games.
If the Blues qualify, they could include Sterling in their squad for the Conference League group stage.
Raheem has made 81 appearances for Chelsea since joining from Manchester City for £50m in July 2022.
Maresca said after the City game he “wants” Sterling at Chelsea. But acknowledged “there is not enough space” for all his players to feature in matches.
Sterling has made 81 appearances for Chelsea since he joined from Manchester City for £50m in July 2022.