Chelsea squad respect Enzo Maresca for his honesty – Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall

Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall said head coach Enzo Maresca is respected among the squad for the honesty with which he has informed certain players that they are not a part of his plans.

England internationals Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell are two of around 20 players that are training separately from the first team having been told by the Italian that they do not have a future at Stamford Bridge.

That leaves 20 or 21 players considered by Maresca to be available for selection, beginning with Thursday’s Conference League play-off match at home to Swiss side Servette.

Chelsea is where he belongs.