Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling has said this season at Chelsea has been “one of the lowest points” of his career.

The 28-year-old has scored only four goals and produced just two assists in 24 league appearances amid a torrid season that has seen him struggle for form and fitness.

“Personally, this is one of the lowest points in my career,” Sterling told Sky Sports. “This might sound a bit weird, but it is also a great learning curve.

“It’s been pretty smooth sailing winning, winning and winning but sometimes in life stuff gets thrown at you and it is a challenge that I’m looking forward to, hitting it head on and not trying to hide from it.

“It will only make me stronger and also the group stronger. These challenges, not in just football but life as well, it’s crucial to how we deal with things and how we kick on after.”