September 9th 2024.
Raheem Sterling's recent move from Chelsea to Arsenal on loan has caused quite a stir in the football world. Many are questioning why the talented player was sidelined at Chelsea for two years, and former Blues star William Gallas has a few thoughts on the matter.
According to Gallas, Sterling only has himself to blame for his lack of play time at Chelsea. Despite scoring 19 goals and providing 12 assists in his two seasons with the club, Gallas believes it was not enough to secure a spot in the starting lineup. When new manager Enzo Maresca took over, he made it clear that Sterling was not part of his plans and encouraged him to find a new club before the transfer window closed.
And that's exactly what Sterling did, making a loan switch to Arsenal. Gallas believes this was a wise decision for Sterling, as he will now have the opportunity to play for a top team like Arsenal, who have finished second in the Premier League for the past two seasons.
However, Gallas also thinks that Sterling needs to take responsibility for his own performance and not solely blame the club's transfer policy or management for his exit from Chelsea. "Sometimes players need to blame themselves when things don't work out at their club," Gallas told Gambling Zone. "Raheem Sterling was in the situation he was at Chelsea because he didn't perform for two years."
Gallas also points out that it's important for players to feel the love and support of their manager in order to perform at their best. He himself did not need this from his managers, as he always made sure to play well enough to secure his spot in the starting lineup.
Despite the criticism, Gallas believes that Sterling's move to Arsenal will be a successful one. He has already trained with his new team and has a big smile on his face, indicating that it's a dream come true for him to play for Arsenal. Gallas also notes that Sterling's previous experience working with Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, at Manchester City could help him get back to his best.
As we eagerly await Sterling's debut for Arsenal, it's clear that his move has caused quite a buzz in the football community. And as Gallas says, we will have to wait and see how much the 29-year-old has left to offer on the pitch. But for now, we can all agree that Arsenal has made a promising addition to their team.
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