“He should be blamed” — Ally McCoist says £50m Chelsea man should be blame in first half vs Liverpool
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In a post-match analysis, pundit Ally McCoist did not mince words, expressing his belief that a Chelsea player significantly let down his teammates during the first half of the recent encounter. Speaking to TNT Sports, McCoist pointed the finger at Raheem Sterling, asserting that the winger was culpable for Liverpool’s second goal in the opening 45 minutes.
The first half showcased Liverpool’s absolute dominance, with the hosts overpowering Chelsea from the initial whistle. Diogo Jota’s breakthrough made it 1-0, exploiting a vulnerable backline, and young talent Conor Bradley added to the tally with a superb finish.
While Jurgen Klopp’s team executed a brilliant break to secure their second goal, McCoist raised eyebrows regarding Mauricio Pochettino’s side and their defensive lapses leading up to the chance. The pundit specifically called out Sterling for what he perceived as a lapse in concentration, allowing Bradley the time and space to choose his spot and beat goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic.
McCoist’s critique of Sterling didn’t stop there. He remarked, “Not too happy with Raheem Sterling, who allows the run of Bradley. I think he switches off, but he does have a lot to do.” The criticism was compounded by the vocal disapproval from the home crowd at Anfield, signaling Sterling’s diminished popularity at his former stomping ground.
Sterling’s struggles extended beyond defensive lapses, as he found it challenging to make an impact in the attacking third. The overall lackluster performance from Chelsea ultimately led to their defeat against the league leaders.
As the Blues reflect on this disappointing outing, the looming EFL Cup final against Liverpool in a few weeks’ time adds pressure. Pochettino and his team are acutely aware of the improvements required to mount a more formidable challenge when they face the Reds once again on that significant occasion.
