#7 | Raheem Sterling - 2021/22 Performances

[Shaffer92]

I'll have to watch it again. I just know he had the chance to block him off and let him right by.

He did.. and then just shrugged when he put it in.. the sooner he's off the books the better imho

 

[OrigamiNinja]

Agree with all of that other than the baby steps bit - I'm not sure heading into December that we can afford baby steps. If he continues this upturn in form and can put it together for 70mins a game, rather than 40mins, then I'd say he's worth his place at the moment.

The issue is; with Grealish and Foden coming back, can we justify playing Raz every game in the hope that the upturn will continue, if we're only getting 40 mins? I'd stick with him now until such time as his form drops again (that's an if btw).

I agree but IMO that tonight was the 1st time in a long time that he actually looked like he belonged in this side. He wasn’t Foden levels, not many are, but he was at a level where you could say he didn’t stick out like a sore thumb. For me 25 mins like that most games and it’s well worth having him around, he can do some serious damage to the opposition when he is on it, even for limited minutes.

 

[Ric]

Good to see the gaffer valuing him more than some on here!

 

[wattle]

He did.. and then just shrugged when he put it in.. the sooner he's off the books the better imho

Lol

 

[Barcon]

He did.. and then just shrugged when he put it in.. the sooner he's off the books the better imho

Sure you weren't watching Cancello?

 

[super_city_si]

Best game from his this season. Looked much better and was tearing cash a new one.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

He did.. and then just shrugged when he put it in.. the sooner he's off the books the better imho

I think this sort of thing is evidence that he's not really being fairly judged by some of you right now because there's nothing about the game tonight which would lead me to believe we're better off without him.

 

[Agueroooo9320]

his best game in a long long time. but a bit selfish sometimes trying to do it all. but atleast it seems he has his confidence back

 

[Ric]

Thought he was very lackadaisical personally but we've won so my caring is low

He caused Cash all sorts of problems in the first half, running at him at every opportunity. Not sure how you could describe that as lackadaisical?!

 

[Scottyboi]

Back to attacking the full back even whilst playing on the left, big difference in his confidence he was always turning back previously. Would have been nice to see him and Cancelo on the same side.