‘I have never played Sterling as a wing-back’ – Graham Potter explains

Chelsea boss Graham Potter has insisted he has never used Raheem Sterling as a wing-back for Chelsea.

Speaking about Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over Dinamo Zagreb, Potter said: “Well, we’ve tried to play him as high and wide as we can.

“I know there is a lot of talk about him being a wing-back, but I played as a wing-back and I can assure you that Raheem has never played as a wing-back!

“He has never been asked to play and defend in a back five or back four even. His responsibility has always been against the full-back.

“With the back four behind him tonight probably helped, he was a little bit higher and a little bit wider. It was nice for him to score because he has been working hard for the team.

“As I said before, the team has to function well for the individuals to do well. So I’m really pleased he got his goal today.”