English Premier League: Mikel Arteta is the only one who can revive Raheem Sterling: “I see he’s hungry”

DIncreasingly, it is difficult to find a moderately logical reason to explain how Raheem Sterling has gone from being sidelined by Enzo Maresca at Chelsea to landing at Arsenal’s candidate to win the Premier League. But, if there is anyone who is able to restore a competitive version to a minimum of English, it is Mikel Arteta.

“For me, it’s ideal to be in a club like this. You can see this desire. Year after year, they continue to pay. That’s exactly how I am as a person. I hope I can cope well, start playing and hopefully make my mark.”Sterling suspended himself as soon as he got off at the Emirates Stadium.

I hope I can get along well, start playing and hopefully leave my mark

Raheem Sterling, Arsenal player

It is not the first step of this technique by the Spanish coach , who Two seasons ago, he brought two old acquaintances from his time at Manchester City to the Emirates, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus. Now, history is repeating itself with Raheem Sterling, who turned into one of the best wingers in the world, scored 99 goals during the three and a half seasons that coincided with Mikel Arteta At the Etihad Stadium.

I’ve been following his path.” Because I spent some time with him at Manchester City. To see him come here to make his mark on this incredible club, with this incredible story, It says a lot about him and the great work he does.”, Sterling pointed to Arteta.

Much to gain and little to lose

At the age of 29, there were not even remains left. From that brutal version after his disappointing spell at Chelsea. However, he is An operation that may make some sense In the main Arsenal. Above all, try to compensate for various imbalances at the level of personnel construction such as the presence of The natural substitute for Bukayo Saka and, in the best case, raised the level provided by Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro trossard on the left flank.

Many should trust Arteta, Where he reaches the worst moment of his career in terms of numbers, feelings and confidence. Without going any further, The 18 goals he scored last year do not exceed even his worst season during his stay at Manchester City as he reached a peak of 39. Now, put into perspective, there are 5 more of those that come from Martinelli’s signature and only one less of those produced by trussard.

“A lot has changed since we were together. But I see that you are hungry. After 10 seconds I knew we had to get him. It looks great. First of all, because I see the smile on his face. He has a lot of energy and desire to show. It will make us better.”, Mikel Arteta admitted on the eve of the duel against Tottenham on Sunday in the north London derby.

A lot has changed since we were together. But I see that you are hungry

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta

At worst, it is The operation that does not pose any danger to Arsenal, Since he hardly has to pay 40% of his tab and has no obligation to buy at all to keep it in ownership. Although it seems utopian now., At the Emirates, they have a lot to gain, and very little to lose, in their blind attempt to revive Raheem Sterling.