Raheem Sterling a $40.5 million problem for Chelsea as he leads three-man 'bomb squad'

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Raheem Sterling is leading a new three-man 'bomb squad' at Chelsea, who continue to shell out £325,000 ($439K) per week despite his ostracisation.

However, after an underwhelming stint, Arsenal chose not to make Sterling's move permanent, forcing him to return to a club where he isn't wanted across London.

His circumstances remained unchanged over the summer; left out of Maresca's squad for the Club World Cup and absent from their pre-season friendlies.



Instead, Sterling has been training separately from Chelsea's first team in what's been dubbed their 'bomb squad'.

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But Sterling, center-back Axel Disasi and striker David Datro Fofana are still on the roster.

Deprived of privileges, the bomb squad have their own changing room, are required to use a separate loo and can't dine with first-team players.

"He's on big wages, and he didn't quite grasp his chance at Arsenal

He's clearly surplus to requirements at Chelsea," Owen posted on X.

"Sadly, the only way for him now is probably down to a Crystal Palace, West Ham, that type of club