Raheem Sterling He’s only played two games in Premier League and two others in League Cup since he came to Arsenal he gave Chelsea in August, and his coach, Mikel Artetasaid he intends to give the striker more minutes during the busy holiday season.
The last time the 30-year-old forward started in Premier League This was in Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth in October, after which he made two substitute appearances totaling 23 minutes.
“It was difficult and very difficult for me to accept that I didn’t give him more,” Arteta told reporters ahead of Saturday’s home game against Everton.
“When the games haven’t started, 90% of the substitutions I make are related to saving minutes or due to injuries or preventing injuries. They are not tactical reasons,” he said.
“I would like him to play a lot more because I think he can have a very good impact on the team. He is very good in the locker room and is absolutely desperate to play,” he added.
“He had a very important role. And suddenly he found himself in this situation, not only here, but also when he was at Chelsea. I feel a lot of sympathy for the players when they are in this moment and I hope we can replace you,” he said.
He Arsenalthird in the league, receives Wednesday Crystal Palace in the quarter-finals of the League Cup, before visiting both teams in a league match next weekend.
Source: La Verdad
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