PFA Intervenes Over Chelsea's Treatment of Sterling, Disasi Amid Player Isolation

The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) has intervened with Chelsea regarding the treatment of Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi, who have been excluded from first-team training and are training separately after being deemed not part of manager Enzo Maresca's plans. Both players, under contract with Chelsea for several more years, have been unable to secure transfers and now face months without competitive football, raising concerns about their training conditions and mental wellbeing. FIFA regulations prohibit abusive conduct involving player isolation, and the PFA is ensuring these rules are followed, seeking assurances that Sterling and Disasi can train at an optimum level despite their exclusion. Chelsea maintains that both players are supported with personalized training regimes to aid potential future transfers. The PFA and Chelsea are working together to provide appropriate training opportunities, though Sterling has been visibly training alone late at night, highlighting the difficult situation. The issue has sparked broader discussions on player welfare and the psychological impact of being sidelined from the squad.