Raheem Sterling hopes to replicate the role Steven Gerrard played in his career with Chelsea youngsters following his summer transfer from Manchester City. The 27-year-old completed a £47.5 million move in July to join Thomas Tuchel's side from the Premier League champions, with the Blues boss identifying the forward as a priority to improve the team.
Sterling has already shown that he offers something different to Tuchel's other options and, against Everton, showed the ability to beat a defender that Chelsea have perhaps lacked over the last 12 months, despite the volume of players they have in the position.
The four-time Premier League winner, who has also landed an FA Cup trophy and five EFL Cup titles, brings a wealth of experience to the side, and it seems inevitable that he will take a leadership role in the squad. The likes of Callum Hudson-Odoi have already praised the influence of the England star, and it appears to be a responsibility that Sterling takes seriously.
