The England winger’s agents have requested clarification, and Blues manager Enzo Maresca stated that he had been “honest” with the player, informing him that he would “struggle” to earn playing time.
The 29-year-old’s transfer to Aston Villa is the most recent rumored move, and Crystal Palace is also reportedly interested.
The Chelsea first team roster now consists of 42 players, therefore some well-known players are in the firing line.
Romelu Lukaku, a striker, returned to Chelsea in 2021 after spending £97.5 million there the previous two seasons, first on loan at Inter Milan and then at Roma.
According to reports, Lukaku is almost certain to sign a contract to join former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte at Napoli.
Ben Chilwell, an England defender, joined the Blues in 2020 after leaving Leicester on a five-year contract worth £45 million. He has appeared in 106 appearances.
“I mentioned that although Chilly is a great man, his position will cause him difficulties. He’s going to have difficulty, Maresca remarked.
Trevoh Chalobah, a defender, is another player who is not practicing with the starting squad.
Since arriving at Chelsea for a £50 million transfer from Manchester City in July 2022, Sterling has made 81 appearances.
