London, Sept. 20 -- Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has downplayed concerns for Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi, insisting his father's years as a fisherman represent a far tougher life than that faced by players in the club's so-called 'bomb squad'.
Maresca's remarks came after Chelsea held talks with the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) regarding the ongoing exclusion of Sterling and Disasi from his first-team group.
When asked about the pair training apart from the squad, the Italian said: "I've been in Raheem and Axel's situation as a player. For sure, I know it is not the best feeling for a player. For different reasons, the situation is the situation at the moment, but I know the club is giving them the situation to work in the...