His first few months this season were miles better than anything he produced that season. Consistency has been a struggle, but then again, what young wide player is actually consistent?
I'm not too lazy, apparently i just see the game better than you.
The ball isn't falling to him by luck, he's reading the game to get opportunities, a child could work that out.
People are saying he is close to world class and will be world class. World class players don't struggle with consistency to the levels he does. He's in his 20s now with 150ish senior club appearances and over 20 international caps, at what point is he no longer given the protection of "he's young and will get better"?
Good summary. I'd add that the two elements of his game that need improving are his decision making, which needs to be quicker, and his finishing. If I were Pep, I'd be having him do sessions purely focused on finishing until it becomes instinctive. Currently taking a touch too many every time.Sterling's pace, dribbling ability and off-the-ball movement is all different class, but the lad just isn't a good finisher.
He doesn't strike you with confidence when he's in front of goal and should have scored a hell of a lot more goals this season.
I honestly don't think Sterling has the mental strength to become a top player. A shame because he has technical ability but when the going gets tough he hides. Maybe he can partly overcome this but I can never see him as a top player. I really hope I'm wrong but I just don't think he's mentally tough enough.
When has he hidden? Did he hide today when things got tough? No he kept going and kept going until they had to foul to bring him down and risk getting sent off to stop him.