Chelsea boss Maresca leaves Sterling out of Euro playoff squad

Sterling's absence from the squad for Chelsea's loss to Manchester City on Sunday raised concerns, prompting his management to issue a public statement in protest.

Defenders Ben Chilwell, Wesley Fofana and Tosin Adarabioyo were also not included on Chelsea's A-list submitted to UEFA.

However, should Chelsea defeat Servette in the playoff all players can still be registered for the group phase.

Sterling, 29, was expected to enter clear-the-air talks with Maresca yesterday.