'He is suffering from vomiting': Pochettino reveals extent of Sterling's illness

Raheem Sterling is one of many Chelsea players ruled out of the Everton clash on Monday.

Mauricio Pochettino was asked what the player's condition is, in his pre-match press conference and he revealed the player is ill.

"He is suffering from vomiting, he told the doctor," revealed the Chelsea boss on Friday.

"He was not training at the start of the week after Sheffield, because he suffered a problem in his back, but we will see.

"We need to assess him and see whether it is a virus or not."

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