New Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has admitted that the number of players at the club is too much, insisting some players will have to leave the club.
Maresca’s thoughts revolved around the issue of Raheem Sterling’s future after the Englishman was left out the squad for Sunday’s home game against Manchester City.
“I want Raheem Sterling but I want all the 30 players that we have, but there is no space for all of them. So for some of them, they have to leave,” Maresca said following the 2-0 loss when asked about Sterling’s absence.
The Italian insisted Sterling’s omission was a “technical” decision.
Sterling’s camp released a statement just before kick-off, stating the player had a good working relationship with Maresca and was committed to delivering for the Blues.
“Given his inclusion in official club pre-match material this week, our expectation was that Raheem would be involved in this weekend’s fixture in some capacity,” the statement read.
“As a camp, we have always had positive dialogue with, and assurance from, Chelsea FC in relation to Raheem’s future at the club, so we look forward to gaining clarity on the situation.”
