Enzo Maresca has revealed that he is not paying too much attention to outcast Chelsea players, prioritizing a significant clear out at Stamford Bridge. The gaffer is eager to streamline the Blues' bloated squad, paving way for new signings.
Softfootball reports that the Italian coach has already allowed a number of Chelsea players depart Stamford Bridge this summer. The likes of Joao Felix, Djordje Petrovic, Noni Madueke, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Kepa Arrizabalga and others.
The squad returned to training earlier this week ahead of two friendlies against Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan this weekend. In his pre-match press conference ahead of the clash as seen on Chelsea official Youtube page , Maresca said that he did not "pay attention" to the players he had earmarked for an exit. He said:
The games against Leverkusen and Milan will be Chelsea first match action of pre-season following their participation and triumph at the FIFA Club World Cup this summer, and the games will play an important role in getting minutes into the legs of Enzo Marescas players ahead of the new season.