Liverpool legend Graeme Souness, has faulted Chelsea’s decision to let go or Raheem Sterling.

Sterling was one of those names deemed as expendable by manager Enzo Maresca.

Sterling has now sealed a season-long loan move to Arsenal. Souness who has often been critical of Chelsea’s transfer policy under the current owners, has bashed Chelsea for signing Jadon Sancho and letting go of Raheem Sterling.

“They’re bringing in all these young players on long contracts and Sterling suddenly becomes surplus to requirements,” Souness told Three Up Front, William Hill’s podcast

“I think Arsenal now have a fully motivated, angry Sterling with a point to prove.

“I’ve been critical of their spending and the direction of the football club, but I think Chelsea are creating a monster for themselves.

“These players will go for next-to-nothing, and they’ll have to pay them to go. Jadon Sancho, who they’ve got in to replace him, is not as good – he’s just a name on a team sheet.”