August 30th 2024.
Raheem Sterling has found himself in a difficult situation at Chelsea. Despite his talents and potential, the club has made it clear that he will not be a part of their team this season. Enzo Maresca, the team's manager, has emphasized this fact once again, stating that even if Sterling does not secure a move away from the club on transfer deadline day, he will not be playing for the Blues.
It is a tough situation for Sterling, who has been exiled from the first team and is now training with other unwanted players in what has been nicknamed the "bomb squad." The club is determined to get rid of their unwanted players, but it is proving to be a difficult task as many of them are on long contracts and receive high salaries.
Despite interest from clubs like Manchester United, Arsenal, and Juventus, no one is willing to meet Sterling's current salary of £325,000-per-week. There is still a chance for a deal to be made before the transfer deadline, but Maresca has made it clear that until then, Sterling will not be a part of his plans.
Maresca is managing under unusual circumstances at Chelsea, as the club is facing challenges in offloading their unwanted players. Reports suggest that Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, is keen on bringing Sterling to his team, but they are not willing to pay a fee for him, and the player may have to take a significant pay cut.
The Chelsea squad, without Sterling, lost 2-1 to Swiss side Servette in the Europa Conference League on Thursday night. Maresca expressed his frustration with the result, stating that the team had many chances to secure a win, but failed to take them. He also highlighted the difficult conditions they faced, playing in hot weather with a poor pitch.
Despite the loss, Chelsea still progressed to the group phase of the Europa Conference League with an aggregate score of 3-2. It has been a challenging time for the team, but they are determined to push forward and achieve success. As for Sterling, his future remains uncertain, but he will continue to train hard and wait for a potential transfer before the deadline.
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