"When Enzo Maresca took over at Chelsea, there was a clear expectation that big changes were coming. Some players have embraced the new era; others, unfortunately, have been left behind. In his most recent statement, Maresca has drawn a line under the futures of Axel Disasi and Raheem Sterling, confirming that there is no way back for either player into Chelsea's firstteam setup."
"For Disasi, there were reported loan offers from Premier League clubs, and some interest abroad, but he turned down moves to both West Ham and Bournemouth. He had apparently hoped to return to Monaco, where he previously played and where he has strong emotional ties. Nevertheless, none of those options materialised in the way that would lead to him being part of Maresca's plans."
"They're doing so on different pitches, at different times, with limited or no interaction with the core squad. Articulating his intention plainly, Maresca said he hasn't seen either of them since the season began. About the future of the two players at Chelsea, Maresca said, as reported by Fabrizio Romano: There's NO way back into our squad for Axel Disasi and Raheem Sterling."
Enzo Maresca has declared Axel Disasi and Raheem Sterling permanently excluded from Chelsea's first-team squad. Both players are training separately from the core group on different pitches and at different times, with limited interaction. Disasi reportedly rejected loan moves to West Ham and Bournemouth and sought a return to Monaco, but no transfer materialised. Sterling attracted speculation but also failed to secure a move before the deadline and remains outside the squad. Maresca is prioritising a defined core group and is enforcing standards of professionalism and unity, signaling a ruthless, pragmatic approach to squad management.
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