Will there be a transfer? Maresca commented on Sterling's absence from the Chelsea squad

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca commented on Raheem Sterling's absence from the squad for the match against Manchester City (0:2).

"It was a tactical decision, nothing more. We'll clarify it the next day if necessary. I made it clear that this was purely a tactical decision," Maresca said after the match.

Earlier, it was reported that Chelsea and Juventus representatives discussed a potential swap deal, where Federico Chiesa and Raheem Sterling would exchange clubs.

However, according to Gianluca Di Marzio, the negotiations quickly stalled due to disagreements over player valuations and their salaries (Sterling earns nearly twice as much as Chiesa).

Notably, Chelsea lost to City 0:2 without Sterling. The goals for the "Citizens" were scored by Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovačić.