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Raheem Sterling's Mystery: Is He Leaving Chelsea or Just Taking a Break?

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Sterling's absence from Chelsea's opener raises eyebrows. What's really going on behind the scenes?

In a stunning turn of events, Raheem Sterling found himself left out of Chelsea's opening Premier League match against reigning champions Manchester City! As the Blues faced off against the fierce City squad, sparked by goals from Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic, questions began swirling about Sterling's future at the club. A few dramatic hours before kick-off, Sterling's camp expressed their desire for "clarity" regarding his exclusion. This left fans contrasting the hope of victory with the unsettling rumblings of a potential exit from Stamford Bridge.

The match itself saw Chelsea fall short with a score of 0-2 against Manchester City, with Pep Guardiola's team clearly demonstrating their intent to defend their title. For Chelsea's new head coach, Enzo Maresca, it was a challenging first outing where the team's chaos seemed painfully evident, particularly in the form of Sterling's omission. Some pundits even speculated that Sterling's absence might have potentially served as a message surrounding the inability to trust the once-dependable winger who has faced criticism in the past.

As reports examined the broader implications of Sterling's leave, observers noted that Chelsea's environment seems filled with uncertainty. Comments from Maresca and team dynamics played into the narrative that Chelsea has an uphill battle ahead this season, particularly with a bloated squad and the need for cohesion. The pressure is squarely on Maresca’s shoulders as he attempts to navigate these turbulent waters, especially with rising questions about whom he trusts on the pitch.

Moving forward, Chelsea fans are left on tottering ground, trying to make sense of the recent twists. Meanwhile, as Manchester City celebrates their solid start to the campaign, Sterling’s next move remains as elusive as a ghost in the venue. Only time will unveil if he will rejoin his team or part ways in search of greener pastures.

Interestingly enough, Sterling's unparalleled speed and skill graced the pitch during his victorious days at Manchester City, where he helped the team clinch multiple Premier League titles. Now it’s hard to miss the striking difference as he contemplates his future. And for Chelsea? They must navigate the aftermath of poor decisions and the pressing task of rebuilding trust within the squad, all while hoping that Sterling's return will inject some much-needed spirit back into their campaign.

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Raheem Sterling seeking clarity after Chelsea squad omission - ESPN (ESPN)

Raheem Sterling wants clarity over his Chelsea future after being left out of the squad for Sunday's Premier League opener against Manchester City.

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LIVE: Chelsea vs Manchester City – English Premier League ... (Aljazeera.com)

Follow our live build-up and full text commentary as Manchester City begin their title defence at Chelsea.

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Man City starts title defence with 2-0 win at Chelsea as ex-Blues ... (Malay Mail)

LONDON, Aug 19 — Manchester City got their Premier League title defence off to a winning start as goals from Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic inflicted a ...

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Man City 2-0 Chelsea (Aug 18, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Manchester City vs. Chelsea English Premier League game from August 18, 2024 on ESPN.

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Chelsea 0 Manchester City 2 – Did wingers justify Sterling's ... (The New York Times)

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Chelsea v Manchester City: Premier League – live (The Guardian)

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Raheem Sterling seeks 'clarity' on Chelsea future after exclusion ... (The Athletic)

Raheem Sterling is seeking “clarity” over his future at Chelsea after being excluded from the opening Premier League matchday squad against Manchester City.

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The Briefing: Sterling sums up Chelsea chaos, Manchester City ... (The New York Times)

The big talking points from the Premier League weekend - including an explosive statement, an ominous win and a digital examination.

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Raheem Sterling statement shows size of Enzo Maresca's task at ... (BBC News)

The inevitable problems of Chelsea's bloated squad start even before the season kicks off with Raheem Sterling accused of letting his team-mates down by a ...

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Match report: Chelsea 0-2 Man City (Chelsea FC)

Enzo Maresca's first Premier League game in charge of Chelsea ended in a hard-fought 2-0 defeat to reigning champions Manchester City.

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Five Things Learned: Chelsea 0-2 Manchester City (Premier League) (Yahoo Sports)

Erling Haaland scored the winner and Mateo Kovacic provided insurance, as the defending Premier League champions kicked off their title defence with a 0-2 ...

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Raheem Sterling and Chelsea: Broken trust, briefing wars and a ... (The Athletic)

Chelsea Football Club is no stranger to coaches citing the opaque phrase “technical decision” to exclude players. Sometimes it draws public attention to a ...

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Raheem Sterling left out of Chelsea squad for Man City game: Sky ... (Sky Sports)

Raheem Sterlings camp released an extraordinary statement ahead of kick-off seeking clarity after exclusion from Chelsea squad vs Man City; Jamie Redknapp, ...

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Chelsea get outclassed, Madrid so-so in Mbappé's LaLiga debut ... (ESPN FC)

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Raheem Sterling seeks “clarity” on Chelsea future | Africanews (Africanews English)

"The only thing I can say it has been a technical decision," said Chealsea's head coach on Sunday (Aug. 18). "In the next days we will see it and clarify ...

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Raheem Sterling fears Chelsea days numbered with João Félix set ... (The Guardian)

Raheem Sterling fears that he will play no further role at Chelsea after his surprise omission from the squad against Manchester City.

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Chelsea Q&A: Raheem Sterling, Victor Osimhen, Enzo Fernandez ... (Sky Sports)

Chelsea were beaten 2-0 by Manchester City in their first Premier League game of the season; Raheem Sterling was a high-profile absentee and released a ...

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Extended highlights: Chelsea 0-2 City (Manchester City FC)

Watch the best of the action as City kicked off the Premier League season with a win at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea agree deal to sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid (The Athletic)

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid for the permanent signing of Portugal forward Joao Felix. The 24-year-old has agreed personal terms ...

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Chelsea transfer news: Joao Felix deal agreed with Atletico Madrid ... (Sky Sports)

Joao Felix looks set for a return to Stamford Bridge after Chelsea agreed a £46.3m deal with Atletico Madrid to sign the Portugal international on a ...

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Chelsea, Atletico Madrid set for Joao Felix-Conor Gallagher swap ... (Sportstar)

Chelsea are set to sign Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix in a deal which could see Blues midfielder Conor Gallagher move to the Spanish club.

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Joao Félix is One Step Away from Joining Chelsea (beIN SPORTS USA)

Joao Félix, Atlético Madrid's forward, is in the final stages of his transfer to Chelsea, a move that has captured the attention of the football world.

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Chelsea agree Felix deal, Gallagher to Atleti - sources - ESPN (ESPN)

Chelsea have agreed a deal in principle to sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid, sources have told ESPN, in a move which should now see Conor Gallagher ...

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Sonia Bompastor names her first Chelsea starting XI! (Chelsea FC)

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Raheem Sterling's 'clarity' statement was ridiculous - but Chelsea ... (Goal.com)

Raheem Sterling would be wise to escape the Todd Boehly circus at Chelsea after being left out of Enzo Maresca's first Premier League squad.

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The 10 most expensive Chelsea sales of all time, featuring Man Utd ... (Teamtalk.com)

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