PFA Monitors ‘Bomb Squad’ Tactics Amid Chelsea Controversy
The Professional Football Association (PFA) is closely watching clubs’ use of “bomb squads,” a practice where players deemed surplus to requirements are excluded from first-team training.
Chelsea has been at the center of this controversy, with Raheem Sterling, Trevor Chalobah, and Ben Chilwell being told to train separately under new manager Enzo Maresca.
At least 13 Chelsea players have been affected by Maresca’s decision, raising concerns about the potential impact on their careers. The PFA is closely monitoring the situation and is aware of FIFA’s guidance on player treatment.
FIFA’s statutes handbook outlines the governing body’s power to regulate player status, transfers, and related matters. The primary guidance on player treatment is based on employment law rather than league rules.
The PFA’s scrutiny of the “bomb squad” practice highlights the importance of protecting players’ rights and ensuring fair treatment within the football industry.