Enzo Maresca: Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell out of Chelsea plan

Coach of English Premier League side Chelsea, Enzo Maresca, said both Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell are out of the club’s project.

Maresca, who made this disclosure in a chat with the media, said both players will find it hard to get minutes under him as a coach so they should find new clubs.

According to him, “I just try to be honest… I told Raheem he’s going to struggle to get minutes with us. Chilly, he’s going to struggle here too.

“I’ve been honest with Raheem Sterling, he will have no minutes here. I am not saying Raheem is not a good player but I prefer different kinds of wingers. It’s simple.

“I spoke with Raheem one-on-one the day before City. I have nothing new to tell him… as I was quite clear. If he wants a chat again I’ll tell him what I already told him”.

Chelsea believes Raheem Sterling will 100% leave as he’s started exploring all options.

While reacting to the move by Maresca in a statement, Sterling’s camp said that they have always had a positive dialogue with, and assurance from Chelsea FC about their client’s future at the club, and they look forward to gaining clarity on the situation.

The statement reads:“Raheem Sterling is contracted to Chelsea for the next three years. He returned to England two weeks early to conduct individual training, and has had a positive pre-season under the new coach, who he has developed a good working relationship with.

“He is committed, as ever, to delivering at the highest level for Chelsea FC and the fans, who he holds in high regard, and given his inclusion in official club pre-match material this week, we expected that Raheem would be involved in this weekend’s fixture in some capacity.

“As a camp, we have always had positive dialogue with, and assurance from, Chelsea FC about Raheem’s future at the club, so we look forward to gaining clarity on the situation.

“Until then, we will continue to support Raheem’s desire to start the new season positively”.