Raheem Sterling - 2017/18 performances

[Thaksinssoldier]

Just watched Bournemouth v Chelsea and lads, I don't think Ibe actually is better!

Strange that.

 

[I'm With Stupid]

I said it on the match thread, but when Bernardo was on the pitch, Sane usually had only Jesus to aim for in the box. When Raheem came on, we saw what an effect his movement can have. Sane does the same on the other side, always giving two targets for the other winger to aim for. I agree with people that say that Bernardo's long-term future will probably alongside KDB rather than out on the wing. Definitely unless he can match Sterling's off-the-ball movement.

I also like how he'd kind of gone under the radar this year, because the media are so reluctant to admit that they were wrong about him.

 

[Bpughh]

Sane Jesus Sterling is such a fluid combo with so much growth yet to reveal itself. So thankful Pep is here when is he. All players have plenty to develop in individually and collectively. Will be a joy to watch.

 

[MCFCFanTX]

The entire attack changes when Sterling is on the field with Sane and Jesus. Bernardo is a great technical player and will be an asset for years but Sterling is something else. Defenders seem to shit their pants when he's on the pitch.

 

[andyhinch]

The entire attack changes when Sterling is on the field with Sane and Jesus. Bernardo is a great technical player and will be an asset for years but Sterling is something else. Defenders seem to shit their pants when he's on the pitch.

Is he on the same goals as lumpkaku now, the £75m striker?

 

[Jesus Cheekbone]

Watching back the extended highlights and I’ve just realised, if not for some ineptitude in front of goal, Raheem could have had a goal and two assists in 30 minutes.

But, again, wish he would improve his finishing and decision-making...

he should have hat trick. Once when Sane made a shit of a great KDB pass and once when Gundogan picked Sane and not him in counter attack. Both times he was alone with nobody close to him.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

hes almost becoming a striker at times, hes always in the right position and always a threat.

 

[MCFCFanTX]

Is he on the same goals as lumpkaku now, the £75m striker?

Sterling- 7 goals and 2 assists in 8 prem apps - 72 mins per goal
Lukaku: 7 goals and 3 assists in 10 prem apps - 129 mins per goal

I'd take our lad every f'n day of the week.

 

[andyhinch]

he should have hat trick. Once when Sane made a shit of a great KDB pass and once when Gundogan picked Sane and not him in counter attack. Both times he was alone with nobody close to him.

Still a better strike rate than Harry "messiah" Kane I think no such thing as a striker that doesn't fluff chances

 

[Jesus Cheekbone]

Still a better strike rate than Harry "messiah" Kane I think no such thing as a striker that doesn't fluff chances

It wasn't a dig at Raheem, he never had a chance to fluff or convert those chances. The ball wasn't passed to him in none of those situations.