Jamie Carragher Weighs In on Raheem Sterling’s Chelsea Drama
Raheem Sterling was left out of Chelsea’s squad on Sunday, sparking a heated debate among fans and pundits alike. The English winger’s representatives released a statement clarifying his situation, but not everyone is convinced. Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher has now shared his take on the matter.
Sterling, who is contracted to Chelsea for the next three years, was expected to feature in the club’s opening match against Manchester City. Instead, he was omitted from the squad, leading to speculation about his future. The statement from his representatives claimed he was committed to delivering at the highest level and had a positive pre-season under new coach Enzo Maresca.
However, Carragher is not impressed with the statement, calling it “ridiculous.” 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.”
Carragher’s harsh words come after Chelsea’s new boss Maresca admitted that Sterling’s omission was a technical decision, citing that managers are paid to make tough calls. While Carragher respects Sterling as a player, he believes the winger’s representatives need to take responsibility for the situation.
“We look forward to gaining clarity” sounds like a bunch of corporate nonsense,” Carragher added. “Let’s just get on with it and move forward. No need for press releases and statements. Just win the game!”
The drama surrounding Sterling’s exclusion from the squad has cast a shadow over Chelsea’s performance, which ultimately ended in a 1-0 defeat to Manchester City. As the situation continues to unfold, only time will tell what the future holds for Raheem Sterling at Stamford Bridge.
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