Raheem Sterling | Joins Chelsea for £50m

[Keeper!]

He gets that online from idiots but match-going fans support him and always have

He does, but I fear that will change unless he ups his game big time.

 

[jamesha]

Is there an argument that Pep needs to play him in a role that would be "easier" for him to shine in?

A stint on the right wing with instructions to get to the byline and cross and also try to get on the end of balls in from the left might be just what he needs.

As an inverted winger on the left or as a false 9 he seems not to be able to play his instinctive game, holds on to the ball too long and then loses it.

Combining this with Jesus playing as a centre forward would be interesting to watch.

 

[mosssideblue]

Is there an argument that Pep needs to play him in a role that would be "easier" for him to shine in?

A stint on the right wing with instructions to get to the byline and cross and also try to get on the end of balls in from the left might be just what he needs.

As an inverted winger on the left or as a false 9 he seems not to be able to play his instinctive game, holds on to the ball too long and then loses it.

Combining this with Jesus playing as a centre forward would be interesting to watch.

Change our play to accommodate a struggling want away, really?

 

[jamesha]

Change our play to accommodate a struggling want away, really?

Yes because an in-form Sterling solves some of the problems that we have such as scoring in bigger games. It is great that we have so many players able to score but the lack of a 20+ goalscorer could be the difference between winning trophies or finishing in the pack.

Raheem has scored prolifically in the past although I'll acknowledge he has missed critical chances (Lyon, United etc.). Having an in form Sterling would be transformative so trying to help him get back to that state is worthwhile.

 

[blueparrot]

Is there an argument that Pep needs to play him in a role that would be "easier" for him to shine in?

A stint on the right wing with instructions to get to the byline and cross and also try to get on the end of balls in from the left might be just what he needs.

As an inverted winger on the left or as a false 9 he seems not to be able to play his instinctive game, holds on to the ball too long and then loses it.

Combining this with Jesus playing as a centre forward would be interesting to watch.

I think when we tried to buy Kane we would have been thinking it would help get the best from Sterling. The fact we didn't means it will be next summer before we play with a central striker and get the best from Sterling. If I was him I'd sign a new deal and bide my time. Don't think he will though and by the time we play with a striker Sterling will be gone.

 

[Gumzy97]

Yes because an in-form Sterling solves some of the problems that we have such as scoring in bigger games. It is great that we have so many players able to score but the lack of a 20+ goalscorer could be the difference between winning trophies or finishing in the pack.

Raheem has scored prolifically in the past although I'll acknowledge he has missed critical chances (Lyon, United etc.). Having an in form Sterling would be transformative so trying to help him get back to that state is worthwhile.

The question is who do you drop for him?

Mahrez he’s been getting goals and assists

Grealish you could but then you lose Jacks creativity and ability to slow down play

Foden no chance our best attacking threat this season

Jesus? Has had a very good season so far on the wing with goals and assists also his work rate is phenomenal. You could move him to striker but he plays much better on the wing

I don’t see how Sterling gets into that front three when every player in his position right now is better even Palmer is knocking on the door.

Do you drop one of your in form wingers for a player who has been struggling constantly in this city side I know there will be reply’s saying he’s played well these few games but a winger is judged on goals and assists his last goal was in August,he assisted Palmer but hasn’t scored in a good while.

Sterling is great player, but right now he’s a shadow of the form he showed couple seasons back. It’s a massive gamble especially when you are going for the league to hope Sterling gets that amazing form back especially when the league is tough this season.

 

[Paul1970]

The point I was making, I would let him leave for free now if someone took on his contract.

We have had amazing value out of him.

I agree mate

 

[Matt Diablo]

BUY A FUCKIN STRIKER PEP ffs

 

[wolviedinho]

We both need a change before the bad performances outweigh the good. In the right team and in the right formation, hopefully can kick on and reach the top performances we know he is capable of putting in.

It is a sad situation for both club and player. Class player and we could have been doing with him this season. Shame it has not continued for a few more years.

 

[Keeper!]

The question is who do you drop for him?

Mahrez he’s been getting goals and assists

Grealish you could but then you lose Jacks creativity and ability to slow down play

Foden no chance our best attacking threat this season

Jesus? Has had a very good season so far on the wing with goals and assists also his work rate is phenomenal. You could move him to striker but he plays much better on the wing

I don’t see how Sterling gets into that front three when every player in his position right now is better even Palmer is knocking on the door.

Do you drop one of your in form wingers for a player who has been struggling constantly in this city side I know there will be reply’s saying he’s played well these few games but a winger is judged on goals and assists his last goal was in August,he assisted Palmer but hasn’t scored in a good while.

Sterling is great player, but right now he’s a shadow of the form he showed couple seasons back. It’s a massive gamble especially when you are going for the league to hope Sterling gets that amazing form back especially when the league is tough this season.

Not aged well in the last 24 hours ;)

 

[vicblueman]

Sterling is finished at city ,not the same player for us since the disagreement with pg last season .
If it could be agreed by both clubs in jan i would swap him for frenkie de jong .

 

[decmancity]

If they aren't. They should. When we want Grealish. We have to pay 100m. When Pep next summer wants to replace Ferna with Rice or Bellingham. We have to pay 100m.

While we continue to sell our players for a fraction of those fees. How sustainable is that?

Put him up for sale for 100m and he sits here and runs his contract down. We do 'well' by our players when we sell them. This forum was up in arms when we let the likes of Dzeko and Tevez go for peanuts but it doesn't make any difference to us, we needed them to go.

Well its been that way for over a decade since the takeover, so pretty sustainable so far.

Sterling's fee is completely amortized now, so whatever we get is a "profit" anyway as well as shifting his wages.

 

[jimharri]

I think, at this point, that a move maybe in the best interests of both Raheem and the club. This loss of form (at club level, anyway) has been going on for some time and doesn't show any sign of ending. He's been fabulous for us (particularly in those back to back title seasons), and I'd love to see him get back to somewhere near that form. But it's just not happening for him now, is it?

 

[MarsLlama]

The question is who do you drop for him?

Mahrez he’s been getting goals and assists

Grealish you could but then you lose Jacks creativity and ability to slow down play

Foden no chance our best attacking threat this season

Jesus? Has had a very good season so far on the wing with goals and assists also his work rate is phenomenal. You could move him to striker but he plays much better on the wing

I don’t see how Sterling gets into that front three when every player in his position right now is better even Palmer is knocking on the door.

Do you drop one of your in form wingers for a player who has been struggling constantly in this city side I know there will be reply’s saying he’s played well these few games but a winger is judged on goals and assists his last goal was in August,he assisted Palmer but hasn’t scored in a good while.

Sterling is great player, but right now he’s a shadow of the form he showed couple seasons back. It’s a massive gamble especially when you are going for the league to hope Sterling gets that amazing form back especially when the league is tough this season.

Jesus
Foden Sterling

That's my ideal front 3. Mahrez has been getting goals and assists but unless we tie him down to a new contract, next summer will be our last chance to recoup a fee for him.

 

[117 M34]

I think it's time for him to move on.
I like him and do think he will come good again, just not at City.
Hopefully he moves abroad so has less chance to bite us on the arse when he does come back to form.

 

[ojeme]

Is there an argument that Pep needs to play him in a role that would be "easier" for him to shine in?

A stint on the right wing with instructions to get to the byline and cross and also try to get on the end of balls in from the left might be just what he needs.

As an inverted winger on the left or as a false 9 he seems not to be able to play his instinctive game, holds on to the ball too long and then loses it.

Combining this with Jesus playing as a centre forward would be interesting to watch.

I honestly think he deserves another chance, a spell on the right side of our attack

The question is who do you drop for him?

Mahrez he’s been getting goals and assists

Grealish you could but then you lose Jacks creativity and ability to slow down play

Foden no chance our best attacking threat this season

Jesus? Has had a very good season so far on the wing with goals and assists also his work rate is phenomenal. You could move him to striker but he plays much better on the wing

I don’t see how Sterling gets into that front three when every player in his position right now is better even Palmer is knocking on the door.

Do you drop one of your in form wingers for a player who has been struggling constantly in this city side I know there will be reply’s saying he’s played well these few games but a winger is judged on goals and assists his last goal was in August,he assisted Palmer but hasn’t scored in a good while.

Sterling is great player, but right now he’s a shadow of the form he showed couple seasons back. It’s a massive gamble especially when you are going for the league to hope Sterling gets that amazing form back especially when the league is tough this season.

Sterling brings something different than all theses names as awesome as they are and that thing that an in form Sterling brings is something our attack has been crying for this season and to an extent last season - a direct threat in attack.

I know he has let us down so many times of late but I’d argue that no one has really really held down the shirt. Jesus - great work rate and all that but he has not really replicated his first two games of this season. Mahrez for all his goals and assist is not so much of a threat to the opposition, so long as we don’t have a target man to hold one of his left footed lobed balls. I’d argue that Sterling needs to be given o e last chance on the right side of our attack.

 

[blue by birth]

Raz should start on Wednesday against Brugge and hopefully he can regain some confidence and form

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

I honestly think he deserves another chance, a spell on the right side of our attack

Sterling brings something different than all theses names as awesome as they are and that thing that an in form Sterling brings is something our attack has been crying for this season and to an extent last season - a direct threat in attack.

I know he has let us down so many times of late but I’d argue that no one has really really held down the shirt. Jesus - great work rate and all that but he has not really replicated his first two games of this season. Mahrez for all his goals and assist is not so much of a threat to the opposition, so long as we don’t have a target man to hold one of his left footed lobed balls. I’d argue that Sterling needs to be given o e last chance on the right side of our attack.

Million dollar question though is has Pep got the same confidence ?

Pretty sure Sterling will still be included in squads, but his end product is against him and not sure if he ( Sterling ) is just biding his time to get out of the club or just in an abysmal and lengthy loss of form and confidence.

He can't buy a goal and things aren't happening for him generally . Not sure that playing on the right side is going to sort his issues.

 

[ojeme]

Million dollar question though is has Pep got the same confidence ?

Pretty sure Sterling will still be included in squads, but his end product is against him and not sure if he ( Sterling ) is just biding his time to get out of the club or just in an abysmal and lengthy loss of form and confidence.

He can't buy a goal and things aren't happening for him generally . Not sure that playing on the right side is going to sort his issues.

I wouldn’t argue against your points because they are all correct

Here’s me just being hopeful, that’s all.

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

I'd like to see him at least have a run in the team again with a proper 9 in it. see if it was just a system thing. Even its Foden - Delap - Sterling in a couple of FA Cup games or CL dead rubber