See Raheem Sterling react as Graham Potter’s decision to play him as a wing-back

During Thomas Tuchel’s tenure as Chelsea manager, Raheem Sterling was mostly used as an inside forward and a false nine.

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However, in Graham Potter’s first match as Chelsea manager, the 27-year-old played a very different role.

Sterling played a hybrid wing-back role down the flanks throughout the game.

Sterling was dangerous throughout the game and scored Chelsea’s only goal.

After the game, Sterling was asked about his new position, and he told BT Sport, “I played in a slightly different role here under the manager and it was one that I enjoyed, playing out wide here, and it’ll get better over time.”

Sterling had an unusually wide role and frequently hugged the touchline. The summer signing admitted that it was a direct order from the new boss.

“He wanted me out wide attacking the full-back, getting into the box, and creating chances.” “Like I said, I think the more time we spend under him, the better things will get for us,” he added.

With Chelsea bottom of the group, Sterling admitted that if they are to advance from the Champions League group stages, they must defeat AC Milan.

“It was a disappointing one today, but we’ve got a big game coming up next that we definitely want to win,” he said.