• Timo Werner and Raheem Sterling of Chelsea during a training session at Osceola Heritage Park in Orlando. All photos by Getty Images
    Timo Werner and Raheem Sterling of Chelsea during a training session at Osceola Heritage Park in Orlando. All photos by Getty Images
  • New arrival Kalidou Koulibaly during a training session at Osceola Heritage Park,
    New arrival Kalidou Koulibaly during a training session at Osceola Heritage Park,
  • Raheem Sterling, signed from Manchester City, during a training session at Osceola Heritage Park.
    Raheem Sterling, signed from Manchester City, during a training session at Osceola Heritage Park.
  • Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi and Malang Sarr during the training session.
    Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi and Malang Sarr during the training session.
  • Ben Chilwell cools down with water during the workout.
    Ben Chilwell cools down with water during the workout.
  • Callum Hudson-Odoi and Jorginho in action.
    Callum Hudson-Odoi and Jorginho in action.
  • Hakim Ziyech and Trevoh Chalobah battle for possession in Orlando.
    Hakim Ziyech and Trevoh Chalobah battle for possession in Orlando.
  • Thomas Tuchel watches Reece James and the rest of the squad in training.
    Thomas Tuchel watches Reece James and the rest of the squad in training.
  • Christian Pulisic on the ball.
    Christian Pulisic on the ball.
  • Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea during a training session at Osceola Heritage Park.
    Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea during a training session at Osceola Heritage Park.

Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly step up training for Chelsea debuts - in pictures


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Thomas Tuchel will be hoping to step up Chelsea's preparations for the new season in their next friendly on Thursday which could feature new signings Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly.

The Blues started their pre-season tour of the USA with a 2-1 win over Club America on Saturday, and next up is Charlotte FC at the Bank of America Stadium before they take on London rivals Arsenal in the Florida Cup at the Camping World Stadium next Sunday, July 24, in Orlando, Florida.

Sterling, a £50 million signing from Manchester City, and Senegal defender Koulibaly, who joined Chelsea from Napoli for £34m on a four-year contract, did not feature against Club America but took full part in training under the watch of manager Tuchel as they prepared for the Charlotte FC clash.

Tuchel is delighted with his new signings, saying of Koulibaly: "He brings experience, top defending quality, height, and everything we are looking for to play in a back-three or a back-four.

"It's another brilliant signing for us, and we hope Kalidou can show his quality as soon as possible."

Check out the gallery above for the best photos of Chelsea's new stars in training with the squad. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

Updated: July 19, 2022, 9:21 AM