Sterling left out of Chelsea squad for European game

Raheem Sterling has been near retired of Chelsea's squad for nan first limb of their Europa Conference League play-off pinch Servette.

It is nan 2nd crippled successful succession nan 29-year-old England guardant has not featured successful a matchday squad, aft he was omitted from Chelsea's Premier League opener pinch Manchester City.

Defenders Ben Chilwell, Wesley Fofana and Tosin Adarabioyo were besides not included connected Chelsea's A-list submitted to Uefa for Thursday's lucifer astatine Stamford Bridge.

Sterling's representatives said successful a connection earlier Sunday's conclusion by City they wanted "clarity" complete nan player's future astatine nan club.

Chelsea person spent astir £185m connected 11 signings this summer, leaving head Enzo Maresca pinch a squad of much than 40 elder players.

Maresca said aft nan City crippled he "wants" Sterling astatine Chelsea, but acknowledged "there is not capable space" for each his players to characteristic successful matches.

The first limb of Chelsea's necktie pinch Servette is astatine Stamford Bridge connected Thursday (20:00 BST), pinch nan 2nd limb successful Switzerland connected 29 August.

Should Chelsea advancement they could yet sanction Sterling successful their squad for nan Conference League group stage.

Sterling has made 81 appearances for Chelsea since he joined from Manchester City for £50m successful July 2022.