The Chelsea boss expects the Argentina midfielder to continue his improvement as he prepares to face former club Benfica.

The 24-year-old is facing a lengthy ban after the Football Association announced on Friday it had charged the player.

The recent arrivals combined to turn defeat into victory for Aston Villa against Chelsea on Saturday.

Christopher Nkunku starred at Stamford Bridge with a hat-trick.

The 29-year-old has been left out of the Chelsea squad for Thursday’s Europa Conference League game.

Sterling’s camp released a statement questioning Enzo Maresca’s decision to leave the England winger out of the game against Manchester City.