Chelsea fans are all saying the same thing when Raheem Sterling was substituted on in the draw against Burnley
Raheem Sterling’s Bench Role
All eyes were on Raheem Sterling as Chelsea faced Burnley, yet the English forward found himself on the substitute bench for the first match after the international break.
Chelsea’s Frustrating Result
Chelsea endured a disappointing 2-2 draw against Burnley at Stamford Bridge in Saturday’s Premier League fixture.
Rollercoaster of Goals
Cole Palmer’s spot-kick gave Chelsea the lead just before halftime, capitalizing on Lorenz Assignon’s dismissal. However, 10-man Burnley quickly equalized with Josh Cullen’s remarkable goal early in the second half.
Palmer’s 16th goal for Chelsea restored the lead in the 78th minute, only for Dara O’Shea to salvage a point for Burnley with a late equalizer.
Mixed Reactions for Sterling
Sterling faced criticism after his performance before the international break, leading to his benching for this match. However, upon his substitution in the 73rd minute, he received a positive reception from the fans.
Sterling’s Impact: Good and Bad
During his cameo appearance, Sterling contributed to Palmer’s second goal, seemingly putting Chelsea on track for victory. However, he missed a crucial header late in the game, squandering a golden opportunity to secure the win.
Uncertain Future for Sterling
Sterling’s mixed performance leaves questions about his future role in the team. With the miss likely overshadowing his assist, it remains to be seen if he will regain his starting position in the upcoming match against Manchester United.
FotMob statistics below provides some data of Sterling’s impact off the bench:
- Assists – 1
- Total shots – 3
- Accurate passes – 13/13 (100%)
- Chances created – 1
- Big chances missed – 1
- Touches in opposition box – 3
