Players Affected:
Raheem Sterling – Former England star, £97m part of squad.
Axel Disasi – Recently loaned to Aston Villa.
David Datro Fofana – Also part of the “bomb squad.”
Situation:
The trio is completely separated from Chelsea’s first team, training on different pitches, at different times, eating separately, and even using different facilities.
Manager Enzo Maresca confirmed there is no chance of them returning to the first team.
Maresca emphasized: “They are Chelsea players but are still training apart … No [route back].”
Other Squad News:
Cole Palmer has returned to training but may still miss the Brentford game due to partial recovery from injury.
Chelsea has a pre-agreement to sign Dutch forward Emanuel Emegha next year from Strasbourg on a seven-year deal.
Context:
This is part of Chelsea’s ongoing efforts to overhaul the squad after high-cost signings that have not met expectations. Sterling’s disastrous loan at Arsenal last season is highlighted as part of his decline.
