Sterling 'has let team-mates down', but Maresca faces 'impossible job'

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The inevitable problems of Chelsea's bloated squad started even before the season kicked off, with Raheem Sterling announcing his discontent an hour before their opener against Man City.

Moments after the squad was announced and the forward had been left out, Sterling's representatives released a statement saying they wanted "clarity" about his role at the club and that they had expected him to be involved.

Chelsea have a 42-man squad according to their club website, with boss Enzo Maresca saying there are 30 players in it.

That includes 11 summer signings.

Only 20 can fit in a matchday squad, so Sterling was among the many names to miss out for the first game of the season…