Chelsea's Overcrowded Squad: 47 Players Announced as Key Figures Face Uncertain Futures

Chelsea's Overcrowded Squad: 47 Players Announced as Key Figures Face Uncertain Futures

Chelsea has announced a record-breaking 47-man first-team squad for the 2025-26 season, with Raheem Sterling leading a group of nine players who have been excluded from the first-team section of the club's website. The Blues have been on a spending spree this summer, with the addition of new signings swelling their squad to unprecedented levels.

Among the players who have been excluded from the first-team section of the Chelsea website are Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell, and Armando Broja, who have all struggled to find regular first-team opportunities at the club. Sterling, who was signed from Manchester City for £47.5m in 2022, has been frozen out for over a year, while Chilwell, a £50m arrival from Leicester in 2020, has also been left off the website.

Chelsea's management is now under pressure to find new homes for these unwanted players, with the transfer window set to close on September 1. The Blues have already been linked with a number of potential signings, including Xavi Simons of RB Leipzig and Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho.

The over-crowded squad has raised concerns among fans and pundits alike, with many questioning how Chelsea's management team will manage to keep all 47 players happy and motivated. With the clock ticking, the pressure is on for the Blues to find a solution to their squad management issues before the season kicks off.