Raheem Sterling makes debut as Chelsea suffer defeat against Charlotte in USA (Photos)

Chelsea football club suffered defeat against Charlotte in their pre season friendly match.

The Blues are currently in the United States of America where they are camped for their ongoing pre-season tour.

Thomas Tuchel handed Raheem Sterling his debut match since his arrival from Manchester City.

Recall that the former Liverpool star joined Chelsea for 50M pounds on a five years deal. Sterling was spotted wearing the new Chelsea yellow away kit.

It was Chelsea that took the lead after 32 minutes from Christian Pulisic after the ball falls to the forward in the area and he cooly lifts it over the keeper.

But Charlotte equalised in the stoppage time from the penalty spot. Rios cooly converted the spot kick to extend the game to penalty.

Meanwhile Conor Gallagher and Ben Chilwell penalties were saved as Chelsea lost 5-3