#7 | Raheem Sterling - 2020/21 Performances

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No defending his performance this game, it's abysmal. Hopefully it's a blip. Personally still think he will come good for us eventually.
 
OrigamiNinja said:
Individual stats becoming widely available in recent years has given casual viewers, who know next to nothing about the game a loud voice within it. It is easy for them to look at G/A stats and determine that X player is good/bad/great etc, without ever having to look any deeper.

You only have to look on SSN any given day to see things like Wan Bissaka being top of the most tackles stats. To the casual viewer, this equates to him being a great defender, whereas we all know that while he is very good in 1v1 situations, he is an absolute cart-horse for everything else.

City fans don't/won't want to hear it, but Sterling is one of the biggest beneficiaries in this stats-driven era. You cant argue with a guy that bags 30 goals a season from out wide, and the majority will be happy to forgive him for his weaknesses if he delivers this. The problem this season is that as you say, his performance levels are extremely poor (he actually stands out like a sore thumb in what is a technically proficient side) and his goals have somewhat dried up.

When scoring consistently, he finds himself being elevated into what some perceive these days as world-class status. Without goals, he is borderline joining AWB in cart-horse territory.

Peps reactions on the touchline, the substitution, and then the comments after the game should leave nobody under any illusions that Pep is not happy with Sterling. Pep very rarely calls out any of his players in public, or references specific negative actions within a game. Last night he could have easily just spoken about how great the professional 2-0 away win was, but he made sure he called out certain actions in the game re Sterling.

His current level of performance is nowhere near good enough. Hopefully Pep calling him out, will have the desired impact.
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Wan Bissaka being top of the most tackles stats.
the stat they keep showing is attempted tackles ,lol what the fuck does that mean, he might not of made a tackle because he's shit but attempt the most ?
 
He is not playing that well lately but i know he is going to turn the things around he is fundamental for us and he knows that.
 
FantasyIreland said:
He's been awful for far too long......his control of the ball is shite,he seems devoid of ideas and nearly always chooses the wrong option,and he lacks aggression.I genuinely think we would be a better team without him in it.

As for the armband....wow,that experiment has failed massively as on the pitch he doesnt appear to display any leadership qualities

I don't think he was a great deal worse than normal last night,but for some reason it seems the penny has finally dropped with a few.

We could find a far more consistent and dependable player for half the wages we are paying him,same applies to mahrez.Finding buyers would be an issue,but i also think both players would benefit personally with a fresh start.
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Just for a laugh can you give me a list of players who are 'far more consistent and dependable' and also score 30 goals a season?
 
OrigamiNinja said:
Individual stats becoming widely available in recent years has given casual viewers, who know next to nothing about the game a loud voice within it. It is easy for them to look at G/A stats and determine that X player is good/bad/great etc, without ever having to look any deeper.

You only have to look on SSN any given day to see things like Wan Bissaka being top of the most tackles stats. To the casual viewer, this equates to him being a great defender, whereas we all know that while he is very good in 1v1 situations, he is an absolute cart-horse for everything else.

City fans don't/won't want to hear it, but Sterling is one of the biggest beneficiaries in this stats-driven era. You cant argue with a guy that bags 30 goals a season from out wide, and the majority will be happy to forgive him for his weaknesses if he delivers this. The problem this season is that as you say, his performance levels are extremely poor (he actually stands out like a sore thumb in what is a technically proficient side) and his goals have somewhat dried up.

When scoring consistently, he finds himself being elevated into what some perceive these days as world-class status. Without goals, he is borderline joining AWB in cart-horse territory.

Peps reactions on the touchline, the substitution, and then the comments after the game should leave nobody under any illusions that Pep is not happy with Sterling. Pep very rarely calls out any of his players in public, or references specific negative actions within a game. Last night he could have easily just spoken about how great the professional 2-0 away win was, but he made sure he called out certain actions in the game re Sterling.

His current level of performance is nowhere near good enough. Hopefully Pep calling him out, will have the desired impact.
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Nail on head
 
Last night was hugely frustrating from Raheem again. The recurring theme is missing big chances in these key games - Lyon is the obvious one, but there's frequent examples.

Three times in the first half he either made the wrong decision or killed an attack dead. Whilst we had control, BMG did create two openings at 0-0 that could have easily led to a goal. Pep (and everyone else) will be fully aware that better teams will punish those and we'll pay the price for poor finishing again. We may only create 3 key chances in a game and they have to be nailed.

It was the same on Sunday. Great header for his goal, but he had a chance 30 seconds before he fluffed and then after 5 minutes he made a mess of the one on one with Leno. 2-0 after 7 mins is game over.

The margins are fine - Rodri's error in the final minute last night showed it too.

I'm not exactly keen on criticising a player who does contribute so many goals, but he's clearly capable of a higher level of play than currently. That's in both his finishing and overall contribution to the attack.

If he hits form and starts putting away these chances, then he's one of the best around. It's just finding that level - I hope he can.
 
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