Rio Ferdinand blasts Chelsea for their treatment of Raheem Sterling

August 24, 2024Ligue 1

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has heavily criticised Chelsea for the way they have treated Raheem Sterling.

The English winger has been dropped from the squad, his number 7 has been given to new signing Pedro Neto and he has been told by manager Enzo Maresca to look for a new club.

The Blues have made new signings this summer in the wide positions and their squad is now filled with numerous options, which has made Sterling fall down further in the pecking order.

Maresca has made it clear that Sterling is not a part of his plans at the club and the former Manchester City player should look for a move away from the club if he wants playing time.

Ferdinand expressed his views on TNT Sports in the build up to the Brighton vs Manchester United game, claiming that Chelsea have shown lack of respect to Sterling.

He said, as quoted by the Daily Mail:

‘I think that’s one of the biggest things. I think respect both ways, from the club’s point of view, but also the players.

‘I think a lot was made of Raheem Sterling’s statement, but I think the noise is that I’m hearing that there was, there wasn’t any communication to him.

‘And I think communication is probably one of the key words as well.

Chelsea have told Raheem Sterling to find a new club.