The head coach of Chelsea, Enzo Maresca, has refuted claims suggesting that squad members Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi are subjected to inadequate treatment by the organization, amidst an inquiry by the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA).
For a considerable time, a major narrative surrounding the Blues has revolved around their seemingly extensive financial outlays and their insatiable desire to integrate a continuous flow of talent into their roster.
The consequences of this approach are now being observed, as the PFA investigates the treatment of Sterling and Disasi, who have been excluded from the primary team and are currently training separately.
Maresca references his father’s fishing profession in Sterling and Disasi PFA situation
FIFA has established regulations to guarantee that players separated from the main team have sufficient access to facilities for training, and that their removal does not constitute ‘abusive conduct’ on the part of the club.
The PFA initiated its investigation to ensure Chelsea is acting within these guidelines concerning Sterling and Disasi, a matter about which Maresca appeared unconcerned during a recent press briefing.
“Certainly, I am aware it is not a pleasant experience for any player,” Maresca acknowledged, mentioning he had been in a comparable situation during his career. “For various reasons, this is currently the situation, but I am confident the club is providing them with the means to train properly.
“My father, who is 75, has been a fisherman for half a century, working from two in the morning until ten in the morning.
“That is a demanding existence – unlike the work of a football player.”
According to reports from the BBC, Chelsea proposed transfers for Sterling to Bayern Munich and Napoli during the summer transfer window, which he declined due to his desire to remain near his son, who is part of Arsenal’s youth system, while Disasi reportedly turned down loan opportunities with Bournemouth, Sunderland, and West Ham.
According to FourFourTwo’s perspective, the existence of organizations such as the PFA to protect players’ rights against influential Premier League clubs is beneficial, yet there might be some validity to Maresca’s indifferent reaction.
The issue began when Sterling shared a video of himself training at 8 p.m. While it may not be perfect, given his weekly earnings of £325,000, it could be a worse situation.
However, it’s crucial to note that neither Sterling nor Disasi has filed any formal complaints. At this point, the PFA is simply conducting a preliminary investigation.
Sterling is currently valued at €10 million, as per Transfermarkt, while Disasi’s valuation is set at €22 million. Chelsea will next play Manchester United when Premier League games resume this weekend.
