Chris Sutton thinks Raheem Sterling is looking so much happier now at Chelsea this season.
Raheem Sterling, who joined Chelsea for £50million (Daily Mail) last summer, had a challenging first campaign at Stamford Bridge.
The English attacker will have felt underwhelmed with just nine goals across all competitions last season, with his standards dipping well bellow his exceptional level in the Premier League during recent years.
We’d like to add last year was terrible in general at the Bridge and most players struggled.
BBC pundit Sutton suggests Mauricio Pochettino’s arrival this summer as the Chelsea head coach has done wonders for helping to change the mood around the club.
In particular, he highlights Sterling as a Blues star really thriving in the new environment under Pochettino
“Chelsea have one point from six but it does seem like they are getting a bit of harmony at the club with Mauricio Pochettino in charge and Raheem Sterling looks like he is playing with a freedom again and a smile on his face,” Sutton told BBC Sport.
Sterling’s eye-catching performance last weekend against West Ham was a sign of him recapturing form and confidence.
Speaking on The Rest Is Football YouTube channel, Micah Richards claim that Sterling’s latest display reminded him of the player he was two years ago at Manchester City.
Meanwhile, Garth Crooks told BBC Sport that Sterling played as well as he has since Euro 2020 in an England shirt.
All eyes are on the 28-year-old winger to back it up this Friday night at home to Luton Town.
READ: Chelsea vs Luton Town: How to Watch, TV Channel UK, Team News and More
Our hope is Sterling emerges as a real talisman under this manager moving forward!
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