#7 | Raheem Sterling - 2020/21 Performances

[argyle]

Remember when he used to play well and be motm?

 

[Mr HJ]

Clearly out of form with his finishing - some great runs to get opportunities but doesn't look like scoring a one on one at the moment. I think he needs to get a bit more serious - it's his first extended run of poor form but I'm sure he'll come good with a bit more application and a little less advertising distractions.

 

[Cityinmud]

I really hope sterling gets his form back. :(

 

[Phil1]

Madness that he's being singled out for tonight.

 

[OrigamiNinja]

Madness that he's being singled out for tonight.

I don’t think he is being singled out for tonight. I think people are getting frustrated that this guy, who many were labelling world-class, seems to be regressing at an alarming rate.

With Sane gone and Sergio perma-injured, we were looking to Sterling as being the go-to guy. We shouldn’t have to worry about him, we should be concerned with others e.g. Torres finding their feet. Instead, we are left wondering what the fuck has happened to Raheem.

If we take last weekend out of the equation, we have our two most experienced wide forwards producing the grand sum of frig all. It can’t continue like that. Hopefully Mahrez has somewhat turned a corner, Sterling has to do the same and do it fast.

 

[Phil1]

I don’t think he is being singled out for tonight. I think people are getting frustrated that this guy, who many were labelling world-class, seems to be regressing at an alarming rate.

With Sane gone and Sergio perma-injured, we were looking to Sterling as being the go-to guy. We shouldn’t have to worry about him, we should be concerned with others e.g. Torres finding their feet. Instead, we are left wondering what the fuck has happened to Raheem.

If we take last weekend out of the equation, we have our two most experienced wide forwards producing the grand sum of frig all. It can’t continue like that. Hopefully Mahrez has somewhat turned a corner, Sterling has to do the same and do it fast.

I don't think any of the forwards were any better or worse than Sterling tonight, if anything he was a bit more dangerous.
Agree he needs to up his game though. He is much better than what he's offering atm.

 

[domalino]

Form is temporary.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

Conversion rate is a joke.

It is great to see him working hard, with a smile on his face, but he has to stop forcing and start reacting.

Top strikers are instinctive. Raheem may be the least instinctive, most mechanical and least technically competent “world class” striker I’ve ever seen.

“Streaky” is the kindest word one can use for his game, and I wouldn’t give him 50-50 on a 1 on 1 with any named keeper in the world.

He appears to overthink when he has time and hesitates, while trying to create a better chance for himself. I have never seen a player run so fast with the ball under so little control...and then, every month or two, he scores a worldie and you think there’s a REAL top player in there somewhere...and then we go back to where we are today.

I think he is a case study in player psychology and the effects of positive feedback on his performance.

Much like investments you may hold, I ask fellow forumites:

“Would you buy him today at the prices we would expect to sell him?”

He is not my kinda player, unfortunately.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Not much substance,and very little style.As a senior player he needs to be more of an influence and presence.

Doesn't deserve to be in the 11 in this form.

 

[mosssideblue]

Sadly, another poor showing. Needs to sort himself out pronto or get comfy on the bench.

For a senior player, he's not offering much atm