Not based on one game mate. I was replying to a post that suggested that Sterling was as good as Hazard! No fookin way. Hazard protects the ball in such a way that Sterling can only dream of. Hazard is so much stronger and skilful. Sterling very rarely retains possession.so based on one game where no one played well, hes not going to be a superstar.
He most definitely isn't world class potential. He is a good player that has good and bad games, I would be surprised if in 2 or 3 years he has improved significantly. I just don't see it in him.
Not based on one game mate. I was replying to a post that suggested that Sterling was as good as Hazard! No fookin way. Hazard protects the ball in such a way that Sterling can only dream of. Hazard is so much stronger and skilful. Sterling very rarely retains possession.
Ok he might have more assists. But I watch Hazzard and I rarely see him lose possession. I watch Sterling and I expect him to lose possession. Don't get me wrong I really want Raheem to do well but I'm running out of patience. It's not that he doesn't try or work hard, I just don't think he has the natural talent that someone like Hazard has. When Real Madrid or Barca come looking for their next attacking midfielder they will be looking at Hazzard, not Sterling.oh fair enough mate. I'm not sure, but i think i read somewhere saying he has more assists then hazard this year ? big difference as well is age hazard is 4 or 5 years older then sterling. hazard wasn't as good as sterling at the same age.
For where this club strives to be. He is not the only one by a long wayGood enough for what exactly?
Fair enough,in my opinion he won't develop much more than what we see now. I hope he proves me wrong and becomes as productive as a Bale or Robben but I just done see it. He plays like he really cares and that's enough for me at the moment.in your opinion hes not. but based on this season hes been one of our best players and is one of our main attacking players.
Had a stinker today.
no he hasn't. When he's bad, he's laughable. He still shoots like he's got a broken ankle. Still can't finish. Did you see when he crossed it half way up the Kop at Anfield? Did you see when he kicked the fucking ground instead of the ball when clean through against Burnley??? All I keep reading is that he's the nuts but I've yet to see it.what games have you been watching this season ?? he's been one of our best players.
For where this club strives to be. He is not the only one by a long way
Fair enough,in my opinion he won't develop much more than what we see now. I hope he proves me wrong and becomes as productive as a Bale or Robben but I just done see it. He plays like he really cares and that's enough for me at the moment.
no he hasn't. When he's bad, he's laughable. He still shoots like he's got a broken ankle. Still can't finish. Did you see when he crossed it half way up the Kop at Anfield? Did you see when he kicked the fucking ground instead of the ball when clean through against Burnley??? All I keep reading is that he's the nuts but I've yet to see it.
Plus 1no he hasn't. When he's bad, he's laughable. He still shoots like he's got a broken ankle. Still can't finish. Did you see when he crossed it half way up the Kop at Anfield? Did you see when he kicked the fucking ground instead of the ball when clean through against Burnley??? All I keep reading is that he's the nuts but I've yet to see it.
Ok he might have more assists. But I watch Hazzard and I rarely see him lose possession. I watch Sterling and I expect him to lose possession. Don't get me wrong I really want Raheem to do well but I'm running out of patience. It's not that he doesn't try or work hard, I just don't think he has the natural talent that someone like Hazard has. When Real Madrid or Barca come looking for their next attacking midfielder they will be looking at Hazzard, not Sterling.
what games have you been watching this season ?? he's been one of our best players.
It's an interesting one this. I tend to agree with you. Hazard looks much more polished a player. Sterling can be infuriating at times. However, he is 4 years younger and that has to be taken into account. Also Sterling delivers in numbers at least
Sterling 2015 11 goals, 10 assists in a season where he got pelleters at times. Was decent for me up until New Year.
Hazard 2015. 6 goals 8 assists. Granted there were challenges at Chelsea
Sterling 2016. 6 goals 11 assists. Missed too many chances granted
Hazard 2016. 9 goals 4 assists. Played upfront a few times
Of course Sterling needs to improve but compared to players at a similar age, his numbers are up there.
Well thats just plain wrong then as Sterling have had way more good performances than bad ones this season.I'm not sure that really says a lot. He has good games and he has bad games like all players, however the very best players have significantly more good games than bad. In my opinion Sterling is 50/50 which isn't good enough.
Ok. Another way at looking at this....Hazzard joined Chelsea in 2012 I think.. So that's nearly 5 years ago and he hit the ground running in his first season. So yes Raheeem is younger but at the same age Hazzard was streets ahead
Well thats just plain wrong then as Sterling have had way more good performances than bad ones this season.