If the Chelsea owners really want to run the club efficiently and professionally they will have to ensure they do not put players on high salaries. They have to remain competitive but they cannot have some players earning 3-4 times more than others.
Chelsea are paying Sterling £350,000 every week because they cannot sell him. He has a contract until 2027 therefore it suits all parties if he is sold but there are no offers for him because most teams will be unable to match his current salary (and clearly because he is no longer playing at a consistent and high level). At just 30 years old he seems to have lost his form and is no longer capable of playing in the Premier League.
As for Chilwell, Maresca froze him out then got him back in the squad before loaning him out to Crystal Palace therefore it shows he is flexible but I cannot see either Sterling or Chilwell getting back inside his Chelsea squad. The reason why Chelsea are stuck is because who wants to buy Chilwell
and pay £225,000 every week with his constant injury issues even though he is just
2728 years old?
Just as with Sterling, Chilwell is also contracted to stay at Chelsea until 2027.
Yes not gonna lie, Enzo Mascara played an important role, he made it easier for the board to get rid of Sterling and Chilwell although Sterling loan didn't go as planned and we're still at the losing end. it up to the club to find a new club who are ready to pay his wages and transfer fees.
If he (Sterling) had broken into the first IX, it would have been difficult for the board to force him out. At least if you're earning way too much, show some commitments too.