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See this is what frustrates me, you completely missed the point. Both WR and myself have never questioned his finishing ability, it's more what happens when he has time to think about it. There is plenty of evidence showing him being unable to decide between two options given the chance to stop and think. His finishing ability in general though is top quality, as is his endurance and pace.
Just two more fans on BF who can’t handle constructive criticism of their players. Sterling can terrorise defences, but like you were saying and I backed up, it’s mostly all on instinct.
 

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The fans won’t be happy to see a bus parked at home - this is Bayern not Burnley we are talking about
If it’s the best way to play against the opposition, then I don’t think they would have any issues.

Even more so when you factor in the value of away goals
 

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Why? It's hardly controversial.

Unless you are one of the many people who bizarrely underrate Sterling.

Pep's first picked. There's a reason.
I prefer Son. Better football brain and just a joy to watch and have in your side. Leaving ability aside, the positivity and feel good factor of the bloke alone is worth his weight in gold
 

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If it’s the best way to play against the opposition, then I don’t think they would have any issues.

Even more so when you factor in the value of away goals
When you’ve got 70,000 willing you forward it’s hard to sit and park. Besides, you can’t rely on penalties to win a tie, I’m pretty sure they’ll be going for it at home - with a plan on stopping Liverpool obviously though
 

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See this is what frustrates me, you completely missed the point. Both WR and myself have never questioned his finishing ability, it's more what happens when he has time to think about it. There is plenty of evidence showing him being unable to decide between two options given the chance to stop and think. His finishing ability in general though is top quality, as is his endurance and pace.
Composure, ability to think on your feet, instinctiveness is an important component of the ability to finish. You can't have one without the others.
 

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Just two more fans on BF who can’t handle constructive criticism of their players. Sterling can terrorise defences, but like you were saying and I backed up, it’s mostly all on instinct.
If I couldn't handle criticism of Sterling after the last couple of years I'd be in a straight jacket somewhere.

Someone made a comment, I answered it with my thoughts. It has nothing to do with being unable to handle criticism.
 

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If I couldn't handle criticism of Sterling after the last couple of years I'd be in a straight jacket somewhere.

Someone made a comment, I answered it with my thoughts. It has nothing to do with being unable to handle criticism.
Fair enough, but you were making sarcastic cheap shots which indicated you were carrying a pound of salt
 

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No salt. It was just a cheap shot for no other reason than if you can't take a cheap shot in that situation when can you?
That also fair enough, and I probably would have made one also. But you know, some people on here you can banter with while others take things to heart a bit too much. You can’t deny you’re massively defensive with City, as all the FFP stuff has shown. Maybe I’ve got you wrong but I don’t think so
 

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Not sure why Bayern have to come out and play anymore than Liverpool does. It’s 0-0. Worst case if Liverpool don’t score it goes to penalties
Because away goals. If Liverpool score once Bayern need 2 to go through. It’s a bit of a gamble for Bayern to play for a 0-0 draw in that scenario.

In any case, I can’t see either team locking it down in the 2nd leg. What may work in our favour is the fact that Bayern’s defence isn’t overly quick, and if forced to play higher up the pitch than they did in the 1st leg to support a more attacking approach, could be vulnerable to being hit on transition. Will be interesting to see how it will play out tactically, finely balanced atm.
 

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I prefer Son. Better football brain and just a joy to watch and have in your side. Leaving ability aside, the positivity and feel good factor of the bloke alone is worth his weight in gold
Like I said I wouldn't swap Son for Sterling in this current Spurs side for all the reasons you outline.

But I think you do Sterling a disservice when it comes to having a "better football brain". The only thing Son has over Sterling (apart from his infectious personality) is the ability to score worldies with both feet.

Look, its a silly debate really. They are both great players. But everyone loves Son. Many people bizarrely dislike Raheem. It's wrong. The kids a star.
 

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Like I said I wouldn't swap Son for Sterling in this current Spurs side for all the reasons you outline.

But I think you do Sterling a disservice when it comes to having a "better football brain". The only thing Son has over Sterling (apart from his infectious personality) is the ability to score worldies with both feet.

Look, its a silly debate really. They are both great players. But everyone loves Son. Many people bizarrely dislike Raheem. It's wrong. The kids a star.
Saying sterling lacks composure doesn’t mean I don’t like him, I just think he can improve that part of his game - or maybe he can’t I don’t know. I think the media went overboard with their criticism as they tend to do in this country, but in all honesty I thought he made some poor life choices. The good thing is they’ve laid off him now though. You should be able to criticise players without being labelled a hater. That’s being a bit snowflakish
 

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Because away goals. If Liverpool score once Bayern need 2 to go through. It’s a bit of a gamble for Bayern to play for a 0-0 draw in that scenario.

In any case, I can’t see either team locking it down in the 2nd leg. What may work in our favour is the fact that Bayern’s defence isn’t overly quick, and if forced to play higher up the pitch than they did in the 1st leg to support a more attacking approach, could be vulnerable to being hit on transition. Will be interesting to see how it will play out tactically, finely balanced atm.
Id suggest the away goals works the other way on there mentality. They know if they play high up the pitch and leave space behind then Liverpool are destined to score. They then have to score twice.

Play it tight and try and nick it 1-0.

I think teams are figuring out to have the best chance of stopping Liverpool is to keep your wing backs at home and try and stifle the Pool front 3 who love space. Then get them on the counter themselves, or from a set piece.

Will be interesting the tactics
 

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Because away goals. If Liverpool score once Bayern need 2 to go through. It’s a bit of a gamble for Bayern to play for a 0-0 draw in that scenario.

In any case, I can’t see either team locking it down in the 2nd leg. What may work in our favour is the fact that Bayern’s defence isn’t overly quick, and if forced to play higher up the pitch than they did in the 1st leg to support a more attacking approach, could be vulnerable to being hit on transition. Will be interesting to see how it will play out tactically, finely balanced atm.
Liverpool lost every away game in the group stage didn't they? They aren't suddenly going to turn around that form.
 
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