comment by ThatCharmingMan (U19598)
posted 2 minutes ago
Mark my words.

Theo Walcott will blow them both out of the water next year.

If there was betting market - I would get heavily involved.
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He's like 24 now? And a regular Arsenal and England player for several yeras, Theo shouldn't be compared to either he should be compard to players like Hazard who are a similar age.

Great player though Theo

Not having a dig here, but that is down to the fact your team isn't/wasn't as strong up front. Adnan has had to wait that extra year. But I do get what you are saying.
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I agree, it was probably down to us not having a strong team last year that sterling got his chance and therefore developed quicker.

dembele couldnt get the ball of sterling

comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 1 minute ago
As the two develop, I think that they will fulfil different roles. Sterling will continue to be a wide player that causes havoc with his pace, whilst Adnan will turn into more of a schemer that operates centrally.



Elvis Sterling is already operating at the tip of the diamond and has had his best performances for us in that position. This for me is the crux of the argument as we've seen Sterlign excel in both a wide and central position.

He's got much more to his game then simply being a fast wide player, against City at anfield he was by far the best player on the pitch in the first half, he ran city ragged and was good in that half as Silva was in the scond half of the same game.

Januzaj is another great young talent and I love the way he runs with the ball.

Currenlt IMO Sterling is the standout young player in the PL but he has had the chance to play far more regulary then others his age, but he's also earned that right through his consistenly high perfomances in 2014.

Both great young talents though and for me Sterling is the most exciting young player to come out of our academy since Gerrard or Owen.
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I have to confess that I haven't seen as much football this season as I usually watch - hardly any in fact. So I haven't actually seen Sterling play centrally too often, so my bad on that.

But I don't disagree with your assessment of Sterling - he is a real talent and I hope that he starts in the WC. I don't think that the opposition will know too much about him and he could be a real threat.

As you say, both great young talents and we should just be happy to both have one of them rather than trying to belittle the other.

Ive seen sterling miss a lot of chances this year. Yes he has great movement and obviously has to fet himself in those positions but I think had janujaz been in liverpools team this year, he would have got 10 goals at least

I previously said Januzaj's best position will be as an att mid / #10. The issue is that the players we have for those positions at the minute will hold his development back.

He isn't lightning quick and not strong defensively so will not show his true potential stuck on the wing.

Only seen a few games where Januzaj played and he was anonymous all he contributed was a few dives and bookings for them. So cant really comment on him.

As for Sterling, people who don't watch full Liverpool games seem to think he just has pace and it annoys most of us fans who actually know he has a lot more then that. Strength, believe it or not he is really strong and holds off much bigger players with ease. Dribbling, he has pretty tight control when dribbling at pace. Work Rate, works tirelessly. Decision making is obvious. But most of all his tactical awareness is pretty amazing for someone of his age and is the main contribution to why BR puts so much faith and trust in him.

elvis, and others above are right that there was more rooom in our attack for a young player to break into then there is at uniteds. Plus Janujaj doesn't nned to be overplayed at this point, we did overplay Sterling last season leading to him not being part of the squad for the final month or two.

With LVG's rep for playing young players next season could be a big season for Januzaj at united.

Don't get me wrong? 😖 I have just never seen sterling score a world class goal. Januzaj's volley on his debut springs to mind

comment by Neo Liverpool (U9135)
posted 3 minutes ago
I know other fans may think i'm biased but for me there is no comparison. S

terling has proved his talent over a considerably longer period of time and contributed heavily to a title challenge, Januzaj has showed flashes of brilliance now and then, been in and out of what has been a mid table team this year.

Sterling for me.
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I agree that Sterling is ahead, but that is because of the extra year. Adnan can't prove himself over that same period as Sterling if he isn't in the first team.

Whilst he is only 3 months younger than Sterling, he is 1 year behind in terms of first team experience and has had a similar season to Sterling's first.

comment by nife (U18342)
posted 2 minutes ago
Ive seen sterling miss a lot of chances this year. Yes he has great movement and obviously has to fet himself in those positions but I think had janujaz been in liverpools team this year, he would have got 10 goals at least
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True his biggest weakness IMO is his finishing and composure in front of goal. Hopefully that will imporve with constant practice.

Atm from what they have both produced sterling is better though.

Phrases like "there's no comparison" the poor, selective reasoning will make you look biased Neo, yes.

Sterlings movement is good, and he has an eye for a pass, that's why hes been played behind the 2 strikers in a diamond by Rodgers.

comment by Mamadou's Funky Barber (You've been Sakho'd) (U16191)

Only seen a few games where Januzaj played and he was anonymous all he contributed was a few dives and bookings for them. So cant really comment on him.

As for Sterling, people who don't watch full Liverpool games seem to think he just has pace and it annoys most of us fans

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Don't get me wrong? 😖 I have just never seen sterling score a world class goal. Januzaj's volley on his debut springs to mind
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This only proves that Januzaj has a better technique of striking the ball. Which I would agree with.

Bit of a jump to a world class claim though.

Different players, but one thing I know is when Januzaj gets the ball, the whole of Old Trafford are on the edge of their seats.

Something that is very rare in football today.

I can see why Utd fans are excited about Januzaj because I bet they saw similarities when Ronaldo came on the scene for them. If he learns how to stay on his feet more etc becomes a better athlete then the worlds at his feet.

I think Sterling is more effective at the moment. But Januzaj has the greater potential

Compare first season stats

Sterling:
P19(5) Goals 2 Assists 2 1.4shots per game 84.5% Pass Accuracy

Januzaj:
P15(12) Goals 4 Assists 3 1.7shots per game 81.6 Pass Accuracy

I don't usually look into stats at great detail, but it shows there's very little to separate them after the first season of playing for the first team.

Sterling has obviously pushed on in his second season, but will be interesting to see if he can continue it. Also if Januzaj can flourish under the leadership of LVG.

Januzaj has better skills on the ball, better movement, better awareness of players around him, where as Sterling is faster...... thats about it

Rvp20

lol

oh does he screen? ok

In terms of development, Sterling is just learning how to use his assets effectively and consistently, this is the biggest part of any young attackers development.

Adnan is yet to find that, but if he does he will be something special.

comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by nife (U18342)
posted 2 minutes ago
Ive seen sterling miss a lot of chances this year. Yes he has great movement and obviously has to fet himself in those positions but I think had janujaz been in liverpools team this year, he would have got 10 goals at least
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True his biggest weakness IMO is his finishing and composure in front of goal. Hopefully that will imporve with constant practice.

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I don't want to change the course of the debate too much, but this is exactly what United fans have been saying about Welbeck for the last few years!