Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic asked to be left out of their squad for the Club World Cup squad so that he can seek a move away.
The goalkeeper's absence is a particular surprise given Chelsea's goalkeeping situation and his impressive performances on loan at Strasbourg.
The 25-year old Serbia international, though, is keen for greater starting opportunities and has attracted interest from Monaco.
Andrey Santos, who was also on loan at Strasbourg, as well as new signings, Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, and Mamadou Sarr, have been included.
Petrovic, though, will be absent, with Raheem Sterling, Joao Felix, Wesley Fofana, and Axel Disasi - worth £225million between them - also not making the cut.
It means that, for now, Robert Sanchez will likely be Chelsea's starting goalkeeper, with Filip Jorgensen in reserve.
The Blues had hoped to sign AC Milan stopper Mike Maignan before the launch of the competition, but that move fell through.
They had stepped up their interest in the Frenchman in recent days and hoped to complete a deal before the transfer window closed ahead of the Club World Cup.
But Enzo Maresca's side were unwilling to pay Milan's asking fee, which they believe was inflated due to their will to sign him in time for the competition.
It is understood that Milan wanted around £20m for Maignan, who has one year remaining on his contract at San Siro.
The Blues are due to face Los Angeles FC in their first group game in Atlanta this Monday and the travelling squad has been decided.
As per the rules of the Club World Cup, Chelsea will be able to add new players to their squad between June 27 to July 3 for the knockout stages of the tournament.
Petrovic played 31 times for Strasbourg last season, conceding 38 goals in all competitions.
lenaioruz
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Enzo maresca is not better coach
OwnerG
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our sporting directors are very clueless
wuhadmnprs
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Petrovic should come back man and Arizabalanga,, Sanchez is a stupid goalkeeper like Andre Onana,, he make mistakes too much,, see in Brighton match
Echee27
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No sense little kid
your father
Tazacdmrtu
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Greedy club you want 100m for someone that's not a starter in your fucking team Gittens should stay there till contract expires then he can come to Chelsea as free agent why the hate on this guy🤌
Jezdkmors
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he narrowed escape last season from being sacked. I don't know how he'll survive the next season.
reaclrtuy
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the very unthinkable coach I have everly sight my eyes 👀 on . Chelsea FC owners are the most useless club owners I have ever seen 😔
Samklmrtuz
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please buy the AC Milan gokeper and forget about Sanchez because Sanchez will sack you last last marasca try to understand
Richardoghale
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Chelsea only going to CWC to disgrace themselves not fans
No sense little kid
Richardoghale
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This coach will be fired this season
Go fire am Ode
Richardoghale
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If Petrovic asked to be left out of the squad I think it's down to the fact he felt not supported or he isn't being backed but then again a club of Chelsea size will and should always go for bigger available stars. I think Petrovic wants assurance but in my opinion Chelsea needs qualities and top competition. Maybe that's why he was loan from the beginning. Probably Maresca arrived last year and had a discussion about everyone starting from scratch for position and Petrovic didn't want that. I think he wanted a situational continuity at the time where he was going to be seen as the number one ahead of Sanchez since he earned it during Pochettino time. So many factors can interplay behind the scenes but we don't get told especially when it's handle professionally
Tell them, my brother, wise man 🎯
2muchmoney
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What do you expect from an average coach what I’m sure of is this man won’t survive this season as a Chelsea coach it’s the same Sanchez that’ll sack him
2muchmoney
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conceded 38 goals in 31 games. that is not impressive from a goal keeper. is his defenders also bad
Do you remember the team he keeps and do you remember he was nominated for the best keeper of the season
Nicaderyz
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This coach will be fired this season
why
Nonceiptu
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these guys are not serious, I miss cherk o. goal keeper decisions
NF228
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conceded 38 goals in 31 games. that is not impressive from a goal keeper. is his defenders also bad
I think you know how much they score in French league 😏
faith1984
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conceded 38 goals in 31 games. that is not impressive from a goal keeper. is his defenders also bad
Biodilmnyz
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Ask for me I think Chelsea didn’t eat anything for one week foolish owners of all time 🤔🫵🏾
TrevorR
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If Petrovic asked to be left out of the squad I think it's down to the fact he felt not supported or he isn't being backed but then again a club of Chelsea size will and should always go for bigger available stars. I think Petrovic wants assurance but in my opinion Chelsea needs qualities and top competition. Maybe that's why he was loan from the beginning. Probably Maresca arrived last year and had a discussion about everyone starting from scratch for position and Petrovic didn't want that. I think he wanted a situational continuity at the time where he was going to be seen as the number one ahead of Sanchez since he earned it during Pochettino time. So many factors can interplay behind the scenes but we don't get told especially when it's handle professionally
Fapadeknz
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This coach will be fired this season
Fapadeknz
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simply because the Coach has personal issues with him
Echee27
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Chelsea only going to CWC to disgrace themselves not fans
ponciklmr
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Enzo is vry crazy coach
kahacdouyz
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Enzo with pathetic Sanchez. once a coach hates a player, that is the result
Haweinuz
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Enzo maresca pls we need petrovic as gaol no, 1 for Chelsea pls
Richrocky
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Chelsea management sick 🤢