Raheem Sterling

[danperkins]

He hasn't looked knackered. Outrun his marker a lot tonight. His final ball and decision making wasn't good enough though, but he's only 19. Nothing to see here.

He has looked leggy in the last two games

[Fredo]

That's your opinion. It's clear he had the legs tonight, not just the final ball. He obviously needs taken away from the firing line though, there's no doubt about that, but we'll struggle without him on current form.

[frank the tank]

We are also struggling with him..

[Fredo]

It's not Sterling who is the problem.

[frank the tank]

True.... suppose my point is we are ****ed regardless...... i can see this season being ****in terrible....

And i can see us with a new manager on the first day of next season

[Fredo]

Yeah, sack the cunt.

[Chazza]

Colin cuntox

[Shaggy]

Not a single worry about him. 19 year old superstar in the making. He'll have his dips and when he's about 23 he'll be a proper world beater.

[TheElephantMan]

When you're tired it affects shooting and passing more than running. He probably does need a rest and the international weekend would be the perfect opportunity.

[danperkins]

When you're tired it affects shooting and passing more than running. He probably does need a rest and the international weekend would be the perfect opportunity.

He's brilliant but he's not a machine. bit of rest and he'll be back to his best.

[G]

Take him off against WBA in the last 10 minutes with a "knock"

[Pablo]

Take him off against WBA in the last 10 minutes with a "knock"

Agree, but I'm sure he will want to play, he's just establishing himself in the England team, he won't want to miss out.

[Kenneth]

We need to rest him so he's fit for the league cup.

[G]

Yeah defo. We really should try Fergie tactics when the friendlies come knocking though.

[Shaggy]

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/liverpool-fc-reporter-james-pearce-7876199

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Liverpool FC reporter James Pearce on Jamie Carragher's blunt message to Raheem Sterling's agent

Oct 03, 2014 11:08 By James Pearce

At 9 O’clock this morning Jamie Carragher tweeted: “Message to Raheem Sterling agent, shut up feeding stories about his contract.”

Liverpool FC legend Jamie Carragher this morning tweeted his opinion on stories concerning Reds youngster Raheem Sterling's contract.

It's fair to say that Carragher’s blunt tweet reflects the feelings inside Anfield over the recent speculation regarding Sterling’s future.

A national newspaper last week claimed that Real Madrid were “stepping up their efforts” to sign the gifted teenager and today another stated that the Reds face a “massive battle” to persuade Sterling to pen a new deal.

The suspicion is that Sterling’s representatives are playing a game designed to put Liverpool under pressure in order to secure their client a lucrative contract extension.

Brendan Rodgers told the ECHO last week that he has no concerns about the situation unsettling the young England international. “I know Raheem is very happy here,” he said.

The Reds recognise that Sterling, who is under contract until 2017, deserves to be rewarded for the immense progress he has made.

His basic salary of £30,000 per week which is topped up significantly by bonuses no longer reflects his importance to this Liverpool side.

Talks are expected to begin soon and Sterling will get improved terms but the Reds won’t be forced to the negotiating table.