Carragher berated Sterling after he was left out of the EPL opener against the defending champions, Man City on Sunday
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher has chastised England international, Raheem Sterling after he released a statement before Chelsea’s
Premier League clash against Manchester City.
The Blues boss, Enzo Maresca did not include Sterling in his XI for the Premier League opener against the defending champions in which his side suffered a 2-0 home defeat.
Pep Guardiola’s men won the intriguing encounter with goals from Erling Haaland and former Chelsea’s midfielder Mateo Kovacic despite the absence of some key players.
However, a statement from Sterling’s camp before the match disclosed that the player is under contract with west London club, Chelsea for three years.
It also noted that the former Liverpool and Manchester City star is committed, as ever, to delivering at the highest level to the Blues and the fans….”
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Reacting to the statement via his X page, Liverpool legend, Carragher slammed the Chelsea attacker, insisting that the statement was unnecessary.
Taking to his verified social media page, he tweeted: “Massive fan of Raheem as a player & a lad. Not a fan of the Chelsea set up with owners etc…
“But this statement is ridiculous! As a camp………..! We look forward to gaining clarity…….!! No need for a statement, especially an hour before kick off!! Just play better.”
Sterling is one of many wingers at Maresca’s disposal, hence, his spot in the first team is never guaranteed.
He has to contend with other talented wingers such as Pedro Neto, Mykhaylo Mudryk, Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke and others.