Raheem Sterling

[G]

Rodger's said this game was one they earmarked a while ago as one where he could be rested so I don't think any fitness concerns were an issue. As soon as Sturridge got injured those plans should've changed IMO.

[BigChief]

Its not just resting Raheem but Lallana, Coutinho and Markovic need continued premiership experience (not CL) which is vital to the health of the club in the long run. It was the right decision and the result is not damaging.

[RedReet]

Del.

[dom9]

Its not just resting Raheem but Lallana, Coutinho and Markovic need continued premiership experience (not CL) which is vital to the health of the club in the long run. It was the right decision and the result is not damaging.

Yeah that's how I see it.

[Norbs]

As soon as Sturridge got injured those plans should've changed IMO.

[cream]

Its not just resting Raheem but Lallana, Coutinho and Markovic need continued premiership experience (not CL) which is vital to the health of the club in the long run. It was the right decision and the result is not damaging.

I dunno, with Skrtel, Johnson, Allen and Sturridge out injured, it may have been better to start Sterling. Too many new faces and all that.

[Bender]

I dunno, with Skrtel, Johnson, Allen and Sturridge out injured, it may have been better to start Sterling. Too many new faces and all that.

Skrtel will be back for the West Ham game

[kev776]

Does anybody else think he looks a bit Jaded compared with the end of last season? or maybe we shouldn't expect him to maintain such a peak he reached.

Are we too reliant on a 19 year old to make things happen each time he gets the ball?

Does he need a rest or should we lower expectations and give the lad a break to develop further.

[Pablo]

Does anybody else think he looks a bit Jaded compared with the end of last season? or maybe we shouldn't expect him to maintain such a peak he reached.

Are we too reliant on a 19 year old to make things happen each time he gets the ball?

Does he need a rest or should we lower expectations and give the lad a break to develop further.

Not sure what you're on about to be honest, he's got two league goals and an assist already

[wiw]

Does anybody else think he looks a bit Jaded compared with the end of last season? or maybe we shouldn't expect him to maintain such a peak he reached.

Are we too reliant on a 19 year old to make things happen each time he gets the ball?

Does he need a rest or should we lower expectations and give the lad a break to develop further.

I may be making this up but I think players like him have training programs to ensure his fitness peaks late (or later) in the season, so he may not be firing on all cylinders just yet. Not that he's been bad or anything, he's been great

[Boogs]

@piesportsbooze: The last time Liverpool played in the Champions League, Raheem Sterling was a 14 year old trainee at QPR

[Buzzo]

Does he have a song yet - if not something to Jolene by Dolly Parton - would be Epic.

Raheem, Raheem, Raheem, Raaaa Heeee - eee - eeem,
Takes his man on just because he can.
Raheem, Raheem, Raheem, Raaaa Heeee - eee - eeem,
Takes his man on just because he can.

[Lee]

It's been a **** month but this lad is such a ray of sunshine.

[danperkins]

HE has been fantastic.. was out on his own today. Tireless work rate and quality to burn. Fabulous player

[Lee]

Is that 3 in 5 in the league? Almost 20 goals in 80 games for us?!?!

He's not even 20 yet!!

Incredible.