'We're Going To See Another 20 Statements' - Wyness drops verdict on Chelsea revolt

Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness has sympathised with Raheem Sterling after he hit out at Chelsea in a bombshell statement.

Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – claimed “20 more” excluded Blues stars could speak publicly about their mistreatment at Stamford Bridge.

Sterling was omitted from the matchday squad for Sunday’s (18 August) home loss against Man City and responded by issuing a statement via a spokesperson.

The winger insisted he is “committed, as ever, to delivering at the highest level for Chelsea and the fans” and wants “clarity” on his situation.

Enzo Maresca has since said Sterling will not feature in his plans for the 2024-25 campaign and that he is working with just half of the 40-plus players on the first-team books at Stamford Bridge.

’20 more’ stars could join Chelsea revolt after Sterling latest, says Wyness

Wyness insisted the environment at Chelsea is “completely hostile” and will not breed “high performance” this season.

He told Football Insider‘s Insider Track podcast: “If it was a player issuing a statement like that normally, he would’ve been labelled a troublemaker.

“But in this case, he’s got nothing but my sympathy.

“We’re going to see another 20 statements like this at any time. It’s a really embarrassing situation for Chelsea.

“Even if five players come out, it’s a really big problem.

“It just shows that Chelsea aren’t respecting people or professionals – and they’re just going about things in entirely the wrong way.

“Sterling has now played under five different managers at Chelsea. How can you expect him to play at his best when there isn’t stability or a connection?

“It’s such an important thing. It’s key, and that’s what players breed off.

“The Chelsea environment is completely hostile and it’s not an atmosphere for high performance – I just don’t see how it can be.

“It seems obvious to everyone else.”

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