“He’s back to his form, looks confident” – Martin Keown believes Chelsea star is back after what he did during Nottingham Forest draw
Football pundit Martin Keown has heaped praise on Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling, following his recent performance for the Blues against Nottingham Forest.
The English forward grabbed a spectacular brace for the home side, who managed to secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw against a highly spirited Forest side on May 13.
Sterling scored an equalizer for the Blues in the 51st minute, before putting his side ahead seven minutes later courtesy of a spectacular strike in the 58th minute.
Keown, who was on punditry duties for the BBC, was quick to admit that Sterling’s confidence seems to be back, after he scored a stunning second goal for the Blues. In his words, Keown said (via The Chelsea Chronicle):
“He [Sterling] was really clever. He just pulls away from the defender and then tucks away his finish… Sterling back on the scoresheet is really important for his confidence.”
He added:
“Sterling’s confidence looks to have improved. He does so well there to cut inside his opponent and then whip it into the corner.”
It was arguably the best of the four goals scored at Stamford Bridge in the game. But it wasn’t the only moment of brilliance for Keown in the match.