Raheem Sterling has revealed he has held talks with Mauricio Pochettino over changing his role at Chelsea.
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WHAT HAPPENED? Raheem Sterling was outstanding against promoted side, Luton Town, scoring two brilliant goals, incl just runs his goals were brilliant and delivered assist for Nicolas Jackson. The England international also excelled against West Ham last weekend and he revealed that Pochettino has given him the courage to be more aggressive. He is also aiming to be top scorer The Blues this season.
WHAT THEY SAID: Speaking after the win, Sterling told Sky Sports: “In the first game against Liverpool, I was in the pocket too much, and that was my feeling all last season, that I was too deep. We had simple conversations. And [Pochettino] just said: ‘Raheem, as long as you are dynamic, whether on the left, right or center, as long as you are aggressive nobody can stop you’.”
Asked about his ambition to be the team’s top scorer, he added: “It’s a target I have to set myself, it’s something I know I can do. If I’m 100 per cent doing something I know what I can do and that’s what I did this year. Right now, just 100 per cent focused on scoring goals and helping my team.”
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BIG PICTURE: Pochettino confirmed the discussions they had and praised Sterling after his side’s first Premier League win of the season, saying: “We’ve had talks and his commitment regarding how he wants to contribute to the team with his work ethic and quality. He deserves full credit for his performance and we are very happy. We believe he can score goals as well assist and work hard to win back the ball.”
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WHAT IS NEXT? Chelsea will play Wimbledon in the League Cup on Thursday (31/8) early morning WIB, before action in the Premier League against Nottinham Forest two days later.
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