LATEST NEWS: “Gallas Blames Sterling for His Chelsea Exit After Two Years of Underperformance”
Former Chelsea defender William Gallas holds Raheem Sterling accountable for his struggles at Chelsea and his eventual exclusion from the squad, attributing these setbacks to the player’s own underperformance. Despite spending two seasons with Chelsea and recording 19 goals and 12 assists, Gallas argues that these numbers fall short of what was expected from Sterling, especially considering the high expectations set by his successful tenure at Manchester City.
Sterling’s exclusion from Chelsea’s lineup under new manager Enzo Maresca at the start of this season prompted his decision to leave. He has since joined Arsenal on loan, a team enjoying a resurgence under Mikel Arteta’s leadership.
Gallas asserts that, while Chelsea’s transfer strategies and managerial decisions can be scrutinized, Sterling must take responsibility for failing to meet expectations. In a recent interview, Gallas noted that Sterling’s inconsistent performances over two seasons were the primary reason behind his departure from Chelsea.
Gallas further elaborated that Sterling’s statistics during his time at the club were not representative of a top-tier forward, and he felt Maresca’s decision to leave him out was justified. According to Gallas, it’s crucial for players to own up to their shortcomings rather than blaming external circumstances.
Looking forward, Gallas views Sterling’s loan move to Arsenal as a potential turning point. With his previous connection to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, Sterling might find it easier to recapture his form. Gallas is hopeful that the support of Arteta, coupled with Sterling’s positive attitude, could help him rediscover the high level of performance that once made him a standout attacker.
Sterling’s stint at Arsenal is seen as a crucial period in his career, with his performance poised to either rehabilitate his reputation or validate the doubts voiced by critics. The spotlight is now on how Sterling adapts to this new opportunity at Arsenal and whether he can regain the heights of his Manchester City days.