Pat Nevin Reveals Why Arsenal Man Is In Troubled After What 28-Years-Old Chelsea Star Did To Him
Pat Nevin declared that Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling gave Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko a tough outing during the Blues’ 2-2 deadlock with the Gunners.
Sterling was instrumental in drawing a penalty for his side in the opening half, causing problems for Zinchenko, who struggled to contain his explosive bursts down the flank.
Nevin, discussing the match in real-time for the BBC, pointed out the tactical dilemma Zinchenko faced against Sterling (via The Chelsea Chronicle):
“Zinchenko has a real problem on his hands. A nominal left-back that we know likes to step up into midfield, but every time he does Sterling has him in behind.”
Elevating his game this season, Sterling has been a force, especially ahead of the recent international hiatus. The winger dazzled in the Blues’ 4-1 demolition of Burnley, notching a goal and also winning a crucial penalty.This exhibition of form is a stark contrast to his debut season at Stamford Bridge, where he netted a mere six goals throughout the Premier League campaign. It has been a season of revival for the 28-year-old, who was affected by a lackluster performance last term, mirroring the Blues’ subpar finish in the bottom half.