Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling is seeking clarity over his future at the club after being left out of the squad for the Premier League opener against his former side, Manchester City.

The experienced forward's absence was noted when Chelsea's team news was announced for the game.

Sterling had featured in all six pre-season games and participated in training all week, but he found out last night that he would not be involved in today's match, much to the surprise of many at the club.

The Daily Mail also reported that Sterling's representatives expressed surprise at his omission, adding that the player will be seeking discussions about his role moving forward.

Why He's Been Left OutThere are several possible reasons for Sterling's absence, including the fact that the club recently signed Pedro Neto, who can play on both wings.

If an offer were made for Sterling, Chelsea might consider it to recoup some money.

Additionally, Sterling is one of the club's highest earners, and in recent seasons, Chelsea has made significant efforts to reduce their wage bill.

When the new owners took over, Chelsea had one of the top five highest wage bills in the country, but they have since reduced it significantly, moving them outside the top five.

One thing is certain, he's not injured the decison is that of the managers.

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