Player Topic: Raheem Sterling (2015/16)

[blue-squarepants]

when you singing his name from stands remember your words!!!!

 

[blue-squarepants]

there was three after him when he was sixteen , !!!!!!!!

 

[ono]

Experience and proof that he can do it at the top level.

But he has only gained that experience because somebody gave it to him. I have a feeling Liverpool are going to be one of those clubs who manufacture the next 'superstar'. They're already doing it with Ibe. Sinclair will be next.

 

[ono]

What surprises me is that you have to ask that question.
The answer is what all defenders fear above all else - blistering pace. I still don't think we use his best asset to get the most from it.
Yes I agree his control technique could be better, his decision making and finishing could be better all of which can be practiced and coached.
However Barker, Roberts and Nacho cannot be coached to sprint quicker than their natural ability allows them to.

If that is the case, we don't utilise him properly then because by playing him on the left, he has to slow down to check back inside because he isn't confident with his left foot. I think he is worth a try on the right hand side personally

 

[Rolee]

But he has only gained that experience because somebody gave it to him. I have a feeling Liverpool are going to be one of those clubs who manufacture the next 'superstar'. They're already doing it with Ibe. Sinclair will be next.

Of course, but that doesn't take away from the fact that he has that over the players you mentioned.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

If that is the case, we don't utilise him properly then because by playing him on the left, he has to slow down to check back inside because he isn't confident with his left foot. I think he is worth a try on the right hand side personally

Because Robben (amongst countless others) really struggles to utilise his pace when having to cut inside on his favourite foot? Pace is pace, it doesn't matter which direction they're heading.

Defenders are scared of players like Robben and Sterling running at them, not them shitting it down the wing. Hence Sevilla falling to pieces when he picked it up on the left.

Raheem might do well on the right but he's been effective on the left and Navas is doing pretty well at the moment so what would be the point?

 

[ono]

Because Robben (amongst countless others) really struggles to utilise his pace when having to cut inside on his favourite foot? Pace is pace, it doesn't matter which direction they're heading.

Defenders are scared of players like Robben and Sterling running at them, not them shitting it down the wing. Hence Sevilla falling to pieces when he picked it up on the left.

Raheem might do well on the right but he's been effective on the left and Navas is doing pretty well at the moment so what would be the point?

Yes but as discussed numerous times in this thread, Sterling's touch isn't very consistent and his ability to go past players isn't anywhere near as strong as it could be from someone with such pace. Luis Suarez says that he has the potential to be the best one vs one player in the world, but I've honestly not seen anything to suggest that he could even be the best one vs one player in our squad.

When he is in a one vs one situation, i am waiting for him to make a mess of it by either getting bowled over, leaving the ball behind him or by being dispossessed. Partially because he often has to slow down to get back on to his right foot, which negates his greatest asset.

I don't really understand using Robben as reference point to support the reasoning behind Sterling playing on the left. They are vastly different players. Robben's close control is light years ahead and his burst of acceleration is accompanied with a physicality that Sterling doesn't have, and given his size, may never have.

Sterling has his good moments on the left. He was great at times against Sevilla and also the goal against Bournemouth was also very good. There is a problem because Navas has been good on the right as well but i still would like to see how Sterling does out there. His play would be more instinctive and that's where he is at his best. Slowing down and trying to side foot the ball in isn't his strength. It's occasionally successful but i don't feel that we are maximising his strengths at all.

 

[hutton who blue]

6 goals and a couple of assists already whilst settling in to a new club a level above he is used to and getting booed everywhere he goes
He contributes plenty with years more to grow and develop

Well said. He's a bit of a rough diamond at the moment and often exasperating, his dive for a penalty I'm sure we all did not like, not the City way Raheem, we're too good to resort to your previous team's and others tactics but he has shown already in his brief time here he can excel for us and can develop a more accurate, positive trait in his game, he has all of the qualities required.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

So just like Augero,then take away his finishing,what have you got

Seriously? You think Aguero's some sort of 21st Century Latin American version of Micky Quinn?

 

[Clercqs]

Aguero is so much more than just a good finisher, and Sterling is so much more than just pace. Does anyone remember that he's still just 20 yo? He's the best 20 yo midfielder/striker I've ever seen at City, and one of the best young talents in the world. How many players at 20 years or younger do you believe is better than him? I can't think of many, if anyone.