Speaking on the BBC Match of The Day top 10 Podcast, Alan Shearer has claimed that Raheem Sterling has improved massively since leaving Liverpool.
The pundit was discussing the biggest transfer shocks of the Premier League era, and somewhat unsurprisingly, Sterling’s move from Liverpool to Man City made the list.
Micah Richards gave his verdict on Sterling, saying:
“He is a top player, but I do think he still has another level that he could go to. He does that run from left to right better than anyone I’ve seen before. If he was a bit more clinical, he could get 20-30 goals every season. I’m his biggest fan.”
Shearer then gave his view on the winger, claiming that he’s hit a different level since swapping Anfield for the Etihad.
“I don’t think finishing has ever been natural to him, but he has worked at it and he has improved massively. He has gone to a different level since joining Manchester City,” Shearer said.
Sterling has hit a different level since joining City, there’s no doubt about that.
However, we can’t help but ponder, what would Sterling be like as a player if he’d stayed at Liverpool and played under Jurgen Klopp?
The England international certainly has the pace, stamina and ability to be a real asset on the wing for Klopp’s side, but whether he would get in the side ahead of Sadio Mane is another question entirely.
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