“Man drinks alcohol before coming to field”, “He’s a criminal – Fans slam Chelsea star after what he did in 2-2 draw against Burnley
Chelsea fans lambasted Raheem Sterling after the attacker missed an easy opportunity to score the winner in the dying embers against Burnley. The two sides eventually drew 2-2 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday, March 30.The home side took the lead at Stamford Bridge through Cole Palmer’s 44th-minute spot kick. This was after Lorenz Assignon was sent off for Burnley. Josh Cullen, though, restored parity early in the second half (47′).
Palmer struck once again in the 78th minute, only to see Dara O’Shea equalize for Burnley yet again in the 81st minute. Sterling, however, had a great chance to win it late for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.Palmer found the 29-year-old with a sumptuous delivery into the area. Sterling’s headed effort, however, was off target.
The Blues, as a result, had to be satisfied with only a point. They are currently 11th with 40 points from 28 matches.Sterling, meanwhile, is having a mixed 2023-24 campaign. He has scored eight goals and has provided 10 assists in 36 appearances across competitions this season. However, he has missed a few golden opportunities.His recent miss against Burley drew the wrath of the fans, with one of them writing on X (formerly Twitter):
“Sterling always drinks alcohol before he comes on.”
Another fan commented:
“It’s time for Sterling to learn Urdu.”
One fan went to the stretch of saying that Sterling’s miss was criminal, writing:
“Don’t want to pile on Sterling but that is just a criminal miss.”
Here are some of the best social media reactions after Chelsea attacker Raheem Sterling’s miss against Burnley:
@Opresii: Sterling always drinks alcohol before he comes on
@FelixJohnston_: Don’t want to pile on Sterling but that is just a criminal miss
@felix_jnf: Sterling acting like it’s his first time. Sigh
@CFCDUBois: It’s time for Sterling to learn Urdu
@DeanCFC_: I want Sterling on a plane to Saudi Arabia TONIGHT.
@Tunnykvng: I will just stop complaining about Sterling at this point, after every game na to dey naked swear for am
@JUDEXGWISHGOD: Sterling is a joke
@Blue_Footy: That Sterling’s miss will keep flashing in my memory for one week. Perfect opportunity to redeem himself, but he made it worse.