Sterling on Friday night, found the back of the net twice in Chelsea’s 3-0 win over PL newcomer, Luton Town
By Kehinde Okeowo
Chelsea forward, Raheem Sterling has aimed a subtle jibe at the club’s former manager, Graham Potter, after claiming he was always coming with his back to goal while the Englishman was in the saddle.
The England international on Friday night, found the back of the net twice in the Blue’s 3-0 comprehensive win over Premier League (PL) newcomer, Luton Town at Stamford Bridge.
Sterling had prior to the encounter, revealed that he was a bit frustrated last season when Potter made him play a bit deep in games.
The 28-year-old had a disastrous few months while the former gaffer played him out of position and made him take deeper roles.
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However, under the new manager, Mauricio Pochettino, Sterling looks reborn and he was keen to stress the impact the former Spurs coach has had in that, as well as the importance of playing in the right way.
Speaking with Sky Sports before the Luton Town match, he said: “I was happy, obviously I think we started half decent against Liverpool and then with the loss last week [against West Ham] we needed to get a win here, I am just happy to contribute with that.
‘It was a bit of frustration from last season from myself personally because I felt like I was always coming with my back to goal. A bit deep and I was not giving myself enough chances to get into the box.
“I had a conversation with the gaffer [Pochettino] earlier last week and we’ve gone through the role and I know exactly what he needs from me and it is as simple as that, I need to get on the back foot and do what I do and drive at players and get on it and that is when I am most effective.”