RAHEEM STERLING is not in Chelsea’s squad for today’s crunch Premier League clash at Newcastle.
The England forward has come under fire in recent weeks after a number of below-par performances.
And just two days after being named in Gareth Southgate’s squad for the Qatar World Cup, Sterling is not involved at St James’ Park with the Blues due to illness.
The forward, 27, joined Chelsea from rivals Manchester City for £47.5million.
But he has just five goals in 19 games after being used in a variety of positions by Graham Potter.