August 23rd 2024.
Former football player Alan Shearer has expressed his disappointment in the treatment of Raheem Sterling, a player for Chelsea. Shearer believes that Sterling has been disrespected by the club and has suggested that he should consider joining a different team before the upcoming transfer window closes.
Sterling recently stated that he was seeking clarity from Chelsea after being left out of their first Premier League game against Manchester City. In a post-match press conference, Chelsea's new manager Enzo Maresca explained that Sterling's absence was due to tactical reasons. However, it was later confirmed that Sterling was no longer training with the first-team squad.
This effectively meant that Sterling was being told to leave the club if he wanted to play regularly this season. Shearer believes this treatment is disrespectful, but not surprising given the chaos surrounding Chelsea at the moment. He stated, "I'm not a big fan of what's happened to Raheem Sterling. I think it's very disrespectful. He may not have had a great season last year, but there's still a way to treat people and understand players' needs."
Shearer also criticized the way Chelsea has handled other players, such as Conor Gallagher and Joao Felix. However, he acknowledges that this is the current state of the club and that players and coaches must accept it. Shearer added, "It's not very nice at all, but that's the way it is. You've just got to try and accept it because you know going into it, that is what you are facing."
Sterling has been a part of Chelsea since 2022 and has made 81 appearances, scoring 19 goals. Shearer believes it may be difficult for other clubs to afford him, but he named Aston Villa as a potential destination for the 29-year-old. Villa is one of the clubs interested in signing Sterling, especially with their upcoming participation in the Champions League.
Shearer commented, "The problem facing Raheem Sterling now is who can afford him? In terms of his salary, I assume Chelsea will have to give him something to leave because he's got three years left on his contract." He also questioned if Chelsea will be willing to pay enough for Sterling to leave, as most of their players are on long-term contracts.
Despite Sterling's underwhelming performance last season, Shearer believes he still has a lot to offer and would be a good addition to a team like Aston Villa. After suffering a defeat in their first game, Chelsea managed to secure a win in the Europa Conference League. They will face Wolves in their next Premier League game on Sunday.
In conclusion, Shearer has expressed his disappointment in the way Chelsea has treated Sterling and believes it is disrespectful. He also believes that Sterling could be a valuable addition to a team like Aston Villa, but it may be challenging for other clubs to afford him. Chelsea's chaotic state has been a cause for concern, but they managed to secure a win in their last game.
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