Enzo Maresca confirms two Chelsea stars are free to leave

Enzo Mareca has confirmed that Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell are training away from the Chelsea first team. The two players are not a part of his plans and are free to leave this summer.

Speaking to the media ahead of the UEFA Conference League playoff matches against Servette FC, Maresca admitted that Sterling and Chilwell are going to struggle for minutes this season. He said:

“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”.

Both players have been linked with moves away this summer. Manchester United have shown interest in the left-back, while Saudi Pro league is the likely destination for Sterling despite interest from Juventus.

The Athletic have reported that Sterling has accepted his Chelsea career is done and is looking to leave permanently and not on loan.