Six players were not included in the Chelsea preseason tour to the United States by new manager Enzo Maresca because they were uncertain of their futures, as reported by the Daily Mail.
With the exception of Djordje Petrovic, who is injured, and the five players whose international holidays were prolonged, at least 43 other players have been left off the roster for various reasons.
However, the rumors that Romelu Lukaku, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Trevoh Chalobah, Cesare Casadei, David Datro Fofana, and Malang Sarr may permanently leave Stamford Bridge this summer will continue to be stoked by their exclusions.
Before the Blues’ opening game in California on Wednesday against Wrexham, Maresca traveled with 28 players.
After that, Chelsea will play Manchester City, Celtic, Club America, and finally, on August 7, Real Madrid, to wrap up the tour.
