'You get good surprises if you give people a chance' - is there a future for Sterling and Disasi?

Story by[BBC]Nizaar Kinsella - Chelsea reporterWed, January 14, 2026 at 11:48 AM UTC·2 min read[]New Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has pledged to speak to Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi, who have been left in limbo as part of the so-called "bomb squad". The 41-year-old Englishman, who replaced Enzo Maresca last week, is working through an extensive list of tasks after joining mid-season from Strasbourg, which shares ownership with Chelsea. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOne priority is to speak to Sterling and Disasi, who joined during the 2023-24 season for £47.5m and £38.5m respectively, but are currently training at different times, on a separate pitch and in a separate building from the main squad. Both remain on the transfer list and turned down potential loan moves over the summer. Asked about the pair, Rosenior said: "I will have conversations with them. We're in January, as you know."Raheem's had an outstanding career.