Why don't Chelsea use Sterling and Disasi to boost value?
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The Blues' 'bomb squad' has again has been the subject of several questions sent in via our 'Ask about Chelsea' form - specifically, why players such as Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi are not being used in the early rounds of cup competitions, like the Carabao Cup tie against Lincoln City.
In short, Chelsea have no intention to use Sterling or Disasi for the foreseeable future.
The decision was made at ownership level not to include them and manager Enzo Maresca has not even spoken to the pair.
There is a view that this treatment is dropping their value and not serving the club's interests.
However, Chelsea also benefit from promoting young players that do have a future at Stamford Bridge in those competitions.
The Blues want to push talented 19-year-old defender Josh Acheampong, while Jamie Gittens and Alejandro Garnacho are crying out for minutes in wide positions.
There is perhaps more of an argument to use Disasi amid a defensive injury crisis, but Tosin Adarabioyo and Wesley Fofana are not projected to be out for long.
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