Chelsea's Explosive Talent Shocks Fans with Unexpected Blues Comeback Choice
Axel Disasi remains ready to feature for Chelsea this season despite being sidelined by head coach Enzo Maresca, according to recent reports.
Chelsea managed to move on several players from their unwanted group during the summer transfer window, with Renato Veiga, Ben Chilwell and Carney Chukwuemeka all departing, though Disasi was among three individuals who couldn't secure exits from Stamford Bridge.
Disasi attracted attention from clubs in both the Premier League and Ligue 1, while Raheem Sterling also finds himself excluded after rejecting a last-minute departure. David Datro Fofana similarly saw a potential late transfer to Charlton fall through.
Per BBC Sport, Disasi is committed to maintaining his professionalism while remaining under contract at Chelsea. Though he's likely to be required to train separately from Maresca's main group, the French defender has indicated his willingness to represent the club again should the chance present itself and aims to demonstrate his value to the coach.
How Chelsea will handle the three surplus players remains uncertain. Sterling, Disasi and Fofana represent a combined investment of £96 million ($130 million) but currently face the prospect of individual training until the January window opens and potential moves materialize.
Adding complexity is Chelsea's restriction on international loan arrangements. Nicolas Jackson's temporary switch to Bayern Munich filled the final spot among six available positions for the Blues, leaving only domestic Premier League loans as alternatives to permanent sales.
However, reports from Brazil indicate Chelsea might terminate young striker Deivid Washington's loan spell, despite the £17 million investment made in 2023, as he has managed just one goal across 19 matches during his temporary return to Santos.
Such action would create opportunities for easier departures involving Disasi, Fofana or Sterling. The former England international continues as Chelsea's top earner, reportedly receiving over £300,000 weekly.