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Enzo Maresca has confirmed Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell are training away from the Chelsea first-team ahead of likely moves away from Stamford Bridge.
Asked about the duo’s future at his pre-match press conference on Wednesday, Maresca said: ‘They are training apart.
‘As I said, the situation is quite clear and there is not any update on the situation.
‘They are Chelsea players. Until they are Chelsea players. But it’s possible to give them all minutes. Those who want minutes, they are better off to leave.
‘I try to be honest. I spoke with Raheem before the Man City game. I said he’s going to struggle to get minutes with us and this is the reason.
‘With Chilly, he is a lovely guy but he will struggle. If you define this as brutal, it’s up to you to decide. For me, it’s not brutal, it’s just honest.
‘I’m not saying Raheem is not a good player but I prefer different kinds of wingers and this is the reason why.
‘It’s not a comfortable situation. I know exactly the feeling but it’s good to know that if you stay you are going to struggle to get minutes.’
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