Last updated on February 18, 2025
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Sterling’s performance for Chelsea has be underwhelming and his loan to Arsenal hasn’t helped matters.
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Chelsea fans are raising serious concerns about the club’s recruitment strategy after a high-profile signing appears to be in ongoing decline.
While Chelsea successfully offloaded several unwanted players on loan this summer, one decision, in particular, is now being scrutinized.
With the Blues enduring a rough patch—including two consecutive defeats to Brighton—many supporters believe keeping certain underperforming players would have made things even worse.
Who Is to Blame for Chelsea’s Struggles?
Chelsea’s recent defeat against Brighton has been labeled the worst performance under Enzo Maresca so far.
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While blame is being shared between Maresca, the club’s sporting directors, and ownership, it’s clear that squad-building decisions have played a significant role in Chelsea’s struggles.
Arsenal Fans Regret Sterling Signing
Meanwhile, Arsenal fans are voicing their own frustrations over the loan acquisition of Raheem Sterling.
According to Just Arsenal, Sterling’s form has been on a steady decline since his last productive season in 2021/22, when he scored 13 Premier League goals.
Raheem Sterling has been named the fourth-worst Premier League signing of the season so far after his continued struggles for Arsenal pic.twitter.com/OCL3Ut2ii4
— Samosports (@alagbesamson3) February 18, 2025
The Arsenal fan site states:
Chelsea were willing to loan out Sterling because they no longer saw him as a key player. His struggles for game time and ineffective performances prove that his decline is not just a temporary dip but an ongoing issue.
Arsenal supporters are now questioning the wisdom of signing Sterling, acknowledging that Chelsea may have made the right call by moving him on.
Chelsea’s Squad Overhaul Continues
With recruitment decisions under the microscope, Chelsea will need to reassess their transfer strategy moving forward.
As the team struggles to find consistency, the focus will remain on whether Maresca can turn things around—or if the club’s issues run deeper than just the manager.
