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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says there could be "problems" if the club cannot trim his large squad before the transfer window closes. The Blues have made 11 signings so far this summer which has seen the senior squad swell to more than 40 players. Earlier this week, Maresca said England internationals Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell were part of a group of about 15 players told to train away from the main first-team group. "At the moment, with the squad that we have, I am working with 22, 23 or 21 players - not with the 42 players, otherwise it is impossible, " Maresca said. "It is impossible for any manager in the world to make a session with 45 players. It's impossible. You cannot do that. " Sterling was left out of Maresca's first Premier League squad, for the 2-0 home defeat by Manchester City on Sunday, while he also missed their Europa Conference League play-off first-leg win against Servette on Thursday. Maresca 'honest, not brutal' to Sterling and Chilwell 'Anything can happen' - 42 players, but do Chelsea have a plan? 'Chelsea since birth' - is Gallagher exit a 'soulless ploy' or sense? Raheem Sterling may have played his last game for Chelsea The forward's representatives said in a statement on Sunday that they wanted "clarity" over Sterling's future at the club, since when Maresca has said he had already made his position clear. BBC Sport understands Crystal Palace are interested in the 29-year-old, while there are reports he has been offered to Aston Villa. England midfielder Conor Gallagher has left for Atletico Madrid - in an unpopular move with some sections of Chelsea's support - with fellow home-grown star Armando Broja set to join Ipswich in a loan move with an obligation to buy. Several other players appear to have uncertain futures, including defenders Chilwell, Axel Disasi and Trevoh Chalobah, and midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka. "I just communicate the players that I like and the players I don't like and because there is one week, or 10 days, left of the transfer window, hopefully we can find solutions for all of them, " Maresca said. "When you find solutions, everyone is happy. When you don't find a solution, then you can create some problems. " The transfer window closes on Friday, 30 August. Latest Chelsea news, analysis and fan views Get Chelsea news sent straight to your phone Wood breaks through to leave Sri Lanka 52-3, still 70 behind England Dutch Grand Prix second practice - radio & text Football latest: Premier League news conferences and transfer updates Scott Mills takes on Celebrity Race Across The World This series is no holiday! Watch now on BBC i Player The maid who inherited a castle she’s not allowed to sell Storyville tells amazing, untold, inspiring and award-winning stories from across the globe Hit mockumentary starring Charlie and Daisy May Cooper The Bafta-award winning series follows two cousins living in a small village in the Cotswolds An Oscar-winning epic starring Mel Gibson. Video An Oscar-winning epic starring Mel Gibson Braveheart tells the story of fiery rebel William Wallace's rebellion against Edward I When Murray was crowned the boy king of Queens NFL team-by-team guide: Who are the Super Bowl contenders? 'Anything can happen' - 42 players, but do Chelsea have a plan? Asher-Smith wins Diamond League 100m in season's best. Video Asher-Smith wins Diamond League 100m in season's best I've not been at level of world champion - Norris 'Ridiculous! ' - Vu tops best shots from Women's Open first round. Video'Ridiculous! ' - Vu tops best shots from Women's Open first round GB athletes to follow in Paris Paralympics Brook and Smith put England in control at Old Trafford. Video Brook and Smith put England in control at Old Trafford 'We don't have to choose between babies and football' 'It's a horrible ball' - Wood dismisses Mendis with 93mph delivery. Video'It's a horrible ball' - Wood dismisses Mendis with 93mph delivery 'Don't be sorry, smile' - Eriksson in new film What has happened to Saudi Pro League's big spending? Would Gundogan returning to Man City make sense? Video Would Gundogan returning to Man City make sense? A new Champions League era - all you need to know. Video A new Champions League era - all you need to know Why Felix to Chelsea ‘doesn’t make sense’ Video Why Felix to Chelsea ‘doesn’t make sense’ The countdown is on. .. Who could be on the move? © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.