Despite Southgate’s clear inconsistencies with other positions as mentioned (Maguire, Phillips and Henderson), Sterling is in a bit of a predicament with England tbf, due to the existence of Saka. It would take a monumental season for us, absolutely smashing records to even consider Saka’s starting position. So, despite that bit of injustice I can understand why maybe Southgate would rather have another youngster as Saka’s back-up than Sterling who would probably command the dressing room. 

7 minutes ago, Term_X said:

Despite Southgate’s clear inconsistencies with other positions as mentioned (Maguire, Phillips and Henderson), Sterling is in a bit of a predicament with England tbf, due to the existence of Saka. It would take a monumental season for us, absolutely smashing records to even consider Saka’s starting position. So, despite that bit of injustice I can understand why maybe Southgate would rather have another youngster as Saka’s back-up than Sterling who would probably command the dressing room. 

Sterling tends to play on the left for England though, generally competing with Grealish and Rashford. Given that Grealish managed a whopping 5 goals and 7 assists in Manchester City's best ever-season, playing alongside Haaland at that, it's probably him at most threat of being replaced for the Euros if Sterling or Maddison has a good season.

I'm convinced that England managers are too scared to pick too many Chelsea players at the same time.

Other fans and the media get all upset about it.

Even back in the Mourinho era we had Lampard, Cole and Terry booed by certain fans and the only one they did actually like Joe Cole was constantly told he should leave Chelsea despite him regularly playing for us.

Even when Reece James plays there's a week long media debate about why TAA is needed for England.

I truly believe England managers know picking too many Chelsea players would lead to hassle for them.

And not replacing an injured Grealish with Sterling while picking Maguire and Philips who literally hardly ever play for their club sides makes the whole process hypocritical and suspicious IMO.

 

Edited September 5, 20232 yr by 2211

On 01/09/2023 at 04:38, SydneyChelsea said:

Sterling tends to play on the left for England though, generally competing with Grealish and Rashford. Given that Grealish managed a whopping 5 goals and 7 assists in Manchester City's best ever-season, playing alongside Haaland at that, it's probably him at most threat of being replaced for the Euros if Sterling or Maddison has a good season.

It should be Rashford making way.

4 hours ago, Argo said:

It should be Rashford making way.

Out of the 2 aye, cannot drop Saka he is class.

I would have Rashford or Grealish ahead of Sterling though as well. Far too often the Sterling that played against Forest shows up, not the one that played Luton.

If I was southgate, I would not pick Sterling either.

He has been out of form for most of season, where he openly admitted he had his diet and attitude all wrong.

Ok- he has looked pretty good in 2 games this season (Luton and Westham) and ok in 1 other (liverpool) - but that for me is not sufficient for a call up to the national team.

If his recent improved form continues, then he should get recalled - but 1 swallow doesn't make a summer .

Edited September 6, 20232 yr by nonotnowjim

Criminal footballer. Absolutely dogsh*t in preseason. Turned up for 2 halves of football against west ham and Luton then back to bring a dogsh*t player. 

Missed a couple of 1 on 1s, at nil nil, constantly makes the wrong decision, struggles to get past his man. 

Top earner at the club. Hopefully he is gone in January and we can somehow bring in an experienced player that can actually contribute. 

Just seen this one. This is our experienced head in attack. Couldve given Jackson a confidence boosting tap in. 

27 minutes ago, big blue said:

Criminal footballer. Absolutely dogsh*t in preseason. Turned up for 2 halves of football against west ham and Luton then back to bring a dogsh*t player. 

Missed a couple of 1 on 1s, at nil nil, constantly makes the wrong decision, struggles to get past his man. 

Top earner at the club. Hopefully he is gone in January and we can somehow bring in an experienced player that can actually contribute. 

That has always been Sterling though, and why City’s board scoffed at his wage demands and were happy to sell him. He is a still a decent player if you use him as a player getting him on the end of things, even though he will continue to frustrate fans with his misses. You would think a top coach like Poch should know this but he keeps playing him as a creator.

5 minutes ago, ducavis said:

That has always been Sterling though, and why City’s board scoffed at his wage demands and were happy to sell him. He is a still a decent player if you use him as a player getting him on the end of things, even though he will continue to frustrate fans with his misses. You would think a top coach like Poch should know this but he keeps playing him as a creator.

Mental that every coach but Guardiola seems to have missed this part about Sterling. Nobody should want Sterling involved in the build up of attacks, he's sh*t at it, always has been. Don't let anybody say fans don't know what they are talking about either, because we have all been saying this about Sterling for years.

1 hour ago, big blue said:

Just seen this one. This is our experienced head in attack. Couldve given Jackson a confidence boosting tap in. 

£325kpw. 

6 hours ago, big blue said:

Just seen this one. This is our experienced head in attack. Couldve given Jackson a confidence boosting tap in. 

I've now made peace with that by thinking that Jackson would find a way to miss it anyway, but that was as Sterling as it can get... 🤬

17 hours ago, big blue said:

Just seen this one. This is our experienced head in attack. Couldve given Jackson a confidence boosting tap in. 

Was offside anyway

2 hours ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Was offside anyway

It was close. For sure if Sterling scored it would be reviewed. 

James injured, Gusto suspended. Time for Sterling as right wing back again. 

48 minutes ago, just said:

James injured, Gusto suspended. Time for Sterling as right wing back again. 

Caicedo played at RB for Brighton a few times, so that's another option ... 

43 minutes ago, Sexyfootball said:

Caicedo played at RB for Brighton a few times, so that's another option ... 

Great idea - he can be the Ecuadorian Essien

5 hours ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Was offside anyway

It was given offside, but the replay shows that he was on.

34 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

It was given offside, but the replay shows that he was on.

yes. If Sterling had squared that, and Jackson scored, then I imagine VAR would have at least had to find a way to disallow it 😉

https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/news/hes-been-so-clumsy-frank-leboeuf-cant-believe-what-hes-seeing-from-one-chelsea-player-right-now/

22 hours ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Was offside anyway

Having seen the freeze frame, I'm sure he was onside, even though he was flagged off.

So typical that the past two times we put the ball in the net (Colwill and Disasi) they were both offside.

2 hours ago, just said:

https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/news/hes-been-so-clumsy-frank-leboeuf-cant-believe-what-hes-seeing-from-one-chelsea-player-right-now/

We should have appointed Franck as manager really. He won ze World Cup in a team without a proper striker. 

Just want him out of the club. 

World class performance today, hope he brings this level against Arsenal

poor 1st half, and very good 2nd half. Just wish he'd be more consistent