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Sterling

RocktheCasbah

Claudius Been wondering, while we debate furiously about Martinelli and Trossard for the left wing, maybe it’s a different answer. Sterling.

I had exactly the same thought, wouldn't surprise me at all.

Lukazan

Would never have wishlisted him but an attacking player was a must so I'm happy he's here. He will score goals regardless of how successful the loan move ends up being overall and Saka might actually get a rest at some point too. Good stuff.

est

Lukazan Especially given that Chelsea are paying most of his wages. Brilliant deal really.

Never liked him before, but could never deny his quality. I'm getting a feeling he's going to grow on me this season.

flobaba

His finishing is not great. That's about the only criticism I have of him.

TambourineMan

flobaba that's true for all our attackers except Trossard.

Don Pacifico

TambourineMan i think Saka's finishing is pretty good. Not as good as Trossard but comfortably more consistent than the others.

Qwiss

Finishing is an issue but its less of an issue than not getting chances at all. The difference between Sterling missing a few and Nelson being a passenger will be night and day. I just hope Sterling is hungry for goals, we need more players who want to get their shots in.

Claudius

This guy on a comeback tour. I fear for defenses.

JazzG

Showed some glimpses today but an average match overall. Physically I think isn't up to speed yet so important for him to get some good minutes in today

awooga83

For me I wasn't a great fan of the signing and today was the kind of reason as this was the Sterling that I saw in much of last season. Too many touches and pretty erratic with his level.

invisibleman18

awooga83 pretty much this. There's a reason Chelsea are paying him to be here. I get that he's a backup and all going well won't be starting the biggest games but all PL points are precious and hard to come by, even against the bottom team at home. Goal line tap ins against League 1 opposition are all well and good but if you're starting PL games you need to be able to contribute something. Just don't think he wants to be here either.

RowJimmy

invisibleman18 Just don't think he wants to be here either.

Pretty sure this is not even close to true. (Separate from how much he has to offer.)

QuincyAbeyie

invisibleman18 mate, whatever you think of his qualities he's clearly desperate to be here. 😆 He was willing to take a paycut and has been given a chance at a league title against his former club City rather than sitting with Chelsea's bomb squad.

Claudius

RowJimmy this is how we start making up stories.

Bring Back Kerrea Gilbert

Been poor so far. Basically identical to Jesus.

RocktheCasbah

Bring Back Kerrea Gilbert someone else who needs time to adjust to the way we play. Don't forget, he didn't get a proper pre season at Chelsea either, so his fitness also needs to be built up.

Pepe LeFrits

Bring Back Kerrea Gilbert Been poor so far. Basically identical to Jesus.

Think that's unfair. He was really good in the league cup game and even though it didn't really work for him yesterday (he still should have had a penalty) he meets the basic requirements of that LW role.

USArsenal

Pepe LeFrits (he still should have had a penalty)

If its the play i am thinking of, he handled the ball before the foul and he wouldnt have gotten a penalty anyway

Bring Back Kerrea Gilbert

Pepe LeFrits big name player who's only played at big clubs and has starred for England; I'm a little less forgiving of his shocking decision making than I am Martinelli who's 6/7 years his junior.

He'll obviously improve though when his fitness is up.

goon

I thought he was decent yesterday. Replicated the Martinelli role quite well. Unlucky not to score and got down the byline a few times.

It’s basically the sort of performance that Martinelli was at times unjustly being crucified for earlier in the season.

Claudius

goon and both he and Jesus pressed very well.

Clrnc

goon I actually want him to start more in easier home games like this and Martinelli coming on to finish the team

Big Willie

goon It’s basically the sort of performance that Martinelli was at times unjustly being crucified for earlier in the season

This is exactly is. He played well enough and on another day could have had a goal and an assist. He ran the channel well, held width well and was always available to receive the ball.

Claudius

Clrnc makes good sense

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