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During last season Raheem Sterling (left) and Axel Disasi (right) had loan spells with Arsenal and Aston Villa, respectively The Professional Footballers' Association is in talks with Chelsea over the handling of squad outcasts Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi. As things stand, the players are training away from the club's first-team set-up after head coach Enzo Maresca made it clear they are not part of his plans. It is understood that players' union the PFA has intervened over the treatment of England forward Sterling and France defender Disasi. Sterling, 30, has just under two years left on his deal at Chelsea, which is worth about £325, 000-per-week, while 27-year-old Disasi's contract expires in 2029. Having spent time on loan away from Chelsea last season, both players were expected to leave Stamford Bridge during the summer transfer window. However, both stayed at the Premier League side and it is unlikely that either will have any first-team involvement before January, when the transfer window re-opens. The PFA wants to ensure that Sterling and Disasi have the platform to train to an optimum level despite not being involved with the senior team. World football's governing body Fifa has strict regulations over players who are isolated from squads in circumstances that could constitute 'abusive conduct' by the club, which may entitle an individual to terminate his contract citing 'just cause'. It is understood the PFA has sought to ensure clubs are aware of Fifa's regulations. Chelsea and the PFA have been approached for comment. Sterling in Chelsea exile with £30m left on his contract 'Anything can happen' - 42 players, but do Chelsea have a plan? Latest Chelsea news, analysis and fan views Ask about Chelsea - what do you want to know? Mourinho appointed Benfica manager 'Slot-age time' - breaking down Liverpool's late success Hodgkinson makes winning start to world title bid Queen's unmissable Proms performance Martin Lewis answers your questions on the state pension Investigating a disappearance from a luxury Caribbean yacht Why is it difficult to portray sport on screen? 'Slot-age time' - breaking down Liverpool's late success Weekly sports quiz: Who won the T20 Blast mascot race? The cult of Asprilla - and the night Newcastle stunned Barcelona Van Dijk header snatches victory for Liverpool against Atletico. Video Van Dijk header snatches victory for Liverpool against Atletico 'Underrated Salt on path to T20 greatness' Is Chiefs Kingdom crumbling after losing start? An Arsenal win made from the bench - and inspired by rugby union GB have 'real shot' at winning BJK Cup despite Raducanu absence Sabotage and toenails - Eubank and Hearn clash Lawyers, losses and lie detectors - inside Mudryk doping case How a Brit is trying to crack 'hardest position in sport' Vegas nights with 'Rocky' Hatton's Mancunian army Cramp cocktails and apps - how rugby tracks 'fifth vital sign' Back yard to brilliant - the making of Duplantis, and how high can he go? 'What a legend! ' Duplantis clears 6. 30m to break world record. Video'What a legend! ' Duplantis clears 6. 30m to break world record 'Have you ever seen anything like that? ' Simbu wins marathon by 0. 03 seconds. Video'Have you ever seen anything like that? ' Simbu wins marathon by 0. 03 seconds 'There is, and always will be, only one Ricky Hatton' 'Hull overcomes internal noise as Donald turns up volume for Ryder Cup' The World Cup final four - and how England can beat their rivals Seville storms to 100m gold as Bolt cheers him on. Video Seville storms to 100m gold as Bolt cheers him on Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.