MARESCA SHORT ON STERLING SYMPATHY

ENZO MARESCA has more sympathy for his dad's life as a fisherman than for his first-team squad outcasts.

- BY BOBBY VINCENT

Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi failed to complete moves away in the summer transfer window - despite the club being open to selling the unwanted duo.

The pair have continued to train away from the senior squad, with the PFA investigating how the club are treating them.

Maresca accepts they are in a tricky situation, but says there are worse things in a working life.