Kompany’s Support Amid Exile
Vincent Kompany had some kind things to say about Raheem Sterling, who’s currently not playing much at Chelsea. Kompany, who used to play with Sterling at Manchester City and now manages Bayern Munich, is hoping Sterling can get back to his best somewhere else.
“I hope he can turn it around and show the whole world what his quality is,” Kompany said, as reported in The Mirror’s article. This situation arises from Sterling being sidelined by Enzo Maresca. Furthermore, last year, Kompany left Burnley for Bayern, replaced by Scott Parker, marking his own career shift.
Sterling’s Chelsea Struggles
Things are going terribly for Sterling at Chelsea. Maresca as per media report, hasn’t seen the 29-year-old since the start of the season. Some say Sterling has been training away from the group after a transfer fell through on the summer. From scoring 48 goals from 2017-2019 at Manchester City, this is quite a different experience. What Kompany said is a reminder of their previous successes, including their record breaking year in 2018. Additionally, Sterling was on loan to Arsenal last season and didn’t see much action for the length of the loan.
Contract Talks and Future Uncertainty
Chelsea now discusses contract termination with Sterling, amid Saudi interest, as noted in press coverage. So, it looks like his time at Stamford Bridge might be done. Still, Kompany understands the challenges Maresca faces with his team. Sterling, for one, hasn’t been as consistent or healthy as hoped since he came in 2022. A change of scenery could be just what he needs to get his career back on track at his age.
Author’s Note
Vincent Kompany’s words of solace to Raheem Sterling illustrate the strong bond between the two during a challenging period for Sterling at Chelsea.
Sterling’s bad football fortune, with him sitting on the side-lines at Chelsea and moving into contract discussions, causes you to question whether or not he can get back to his best… which he was at City, so he clearly still has the talent.
In light of a new coaching staff being mobilized at Chelsea, Sterling should be able to secure a new club before long. Fans are wishing to see him return to form, and Kompany’s comments show that he is still capable of much more. This experienced has certainly illustrated how merciless a professional football career can be. But, with elements of writing a potentially good comeback story.
