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Raheem Stering is seeking clarity on his Chelsea future having been left out of the squad to face Manchester City in the Premier League opener on Sunday.

Sterling featured in all six of Chelsea s pre-season games and interview featured on the Chelsea website earlier this week emphasised the importance of his experience in the dressing room, while manager Enzo Maresca hailed the England international an important player .

All of that has led to surprise from Sterling s camp over his omission for the clash against his former club.

Their statement read: ‘Raheem Sterling is contracted to Chelsea Football Club for the next three years.

‘He returned to England two weeks early to conduct individual training, and has had a positive pre-season under the new c…