Couldn't watch the game, but seeing some mixed opinions on Sturridge's performance.
It's his first start of the season and his first full game with the new version of the team; furthermore, he's been played on the wing so often that he's not used to the CF role.
Many Chelsea fans have supported Torres through one underwhelming performance after another, so maybe Sturridge deserves a run of at least a few games, eh?
If Torres is injured, tired, or underperforming, does Sturridge at least look promising enough to hold the CF role until a new striker is brought in?
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How was Sturridge?
comment by Our Bald Manager > Yours (U1641)
posted on 31/10/12
He was OK/average. Decision making let him down
comment by CSTP (U1453)
posted on 31/10/12
Had some good link up play but at the same time was dreadful when in the same situation a few minutes later
Took his goal well although it was on a plate.
posted on 31/10/12
Alright, so at least there's some reason for optimism. Hopefully, he gets a decent run, and demonstrates that he can play as CF, as we really have no options other than him and Torres at the moment.
comment by Frosch Cheney (U10322)
posted on 31/10/12
He played well! Seriously. Have no idea why everyone is so negative. A bit selfish, but he's actually willing to take a player on. Took his goal very well. Looks streets ahead of Torres in terms of composure.
comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted on 31/10/12
Looks streets ahead of Torres in terms of composure.
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How can you say he is composed when he wildy shoots from impossible angles instead of play a team mate in on goal, plus he was totally lacking in composure with his touch, Christ Moses picked him out superbly early on and he was totally uncomposed
comment by Frosch Cheney (U10322)
posted on 31/10/12
He's selfish. There's no doubting that. But he's confident. You can't really complain when he's scoring goals. Btw, I missed the first half before Hernandez's goal, so I'm not sure about what he was like then, but I thought he played OK in the second half and in ET.
comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted on 31/10/12
His first half performance was just woeful so you did well to miss it..
comment by CSTP (U1453)
posted on 31/10/12
His attempted backheel from the corner when nobody else was alert
comment by Kevin De Bruyne (U14678)
posted on 31/10/12
Is everyone forgetting this is his first start this season?
He will be streets ahead of Torres in a couple of games, still a bit rusty atm.
comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted on 1/11/12
Many will tell you he was pants...he was busy & positive
shooting woeful at times..but prepared to have a go...decision making was lacking at times
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