Daniel Sturridge believes Chelsea’s veteran campaigners are imperative for steering the club through difficult times.
The 23-year old has been surprised with the treatment towards John Terry and Frank Lampard, who’s futures have come under scrutiny in recent weeks, and Sturridge feels it’s the experienced players in the Chelsea squad that are vital to their future success:

“The disrespect I’ve seen towards the likes of JT and others is ridiculous. When times get hard, these are the sort of players who set up to the plate,” Sturridge told the Daily Star Sunday.
“It’s not just the younger players...