The England whizkid has been utilised up front by Brendan Rodgers in the last two matches and Aldridge says it can help the Reds reap rewards
Star man: Aldridge says Sterling can answer Liverpool's striking prayers
Raheem Sterling could be the answer to Liverpool’s goalscoring problems, says former Anfield hero John Aldridge.
The England star bagged a brace in Wednesday night’s Capital One Cup win at Bournemouth to book the Reds a semi-final showdown against Chelsea.
Brendan Rodgers’ side have struggled without Luis Suarez and the injured Daniel Sturridge, but Aldridge reckons Sterling could be the solution up front.
“Sterling is a really good player,” said the Irishman, who was speaking on behalf of official FA Cup sponsor williamhill.com.
“He could be a star up front. We've seen Thierry Henry and Theo Walcott make the switch from out wide, so why can’t Raheem?
“He’s got all the attributes. He might not be a natural scorer but he will get a lot of goals. He’s not lightweight and is pound-for-pound as strong as anyone at the club.
“He reminded me of a young Jermain Defoe the other night against Bournemouth, with his movement and pace. I think Brendan could have fell on something there.”
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Liverpool will be looking to build on the midweek win against the Cherries when they face Arsenal at Anfield tomorrow.
And Aldridge reckons the win on the south coast can kick-start their season.
He added: “I think we can only get better. We’ve been waiting for a turning point all season and the Bournemouth game could be it.”
The England star bagged a brace in Wednesday night’s Capital One Cup win at Bournemouth to book the Reds a semi-final showdown against Chelsea.
Brendan Rodgers’ side have struggled without Luis Suarez and the injured Daniel Sturridge, but Aldridge reckons Sterling could be the solution up front.
“Sterling is a really good player,” said the Irishman, who was speaking on behalf of official FA Cup sponsor williamhill.com.
“He could be a star up front. We've seen Thierry Henry and Theo Walcott make the switch from out wide, so why can’t Raheem?
“He’s got all the attributes. He might not be a natural scorer but he will get a lot of goals. He’s not lightweight and is pound-for-pound as strong as anyone at the club.
“He reminded me of a young Jermain Defoe the other night against Bournemouth, with his movement and pace. I think Brendan could have fell on something there.”
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Liverpool will be looking to build on the midweek win against the Cherries when they face Arsenal at Anfield tomorrow.
And Aldridge reckons the win on the south coast can kick-start their season.
He added: “I think we can only get better. We’ve been waiting for a turning point all season and the Bournemouth game could be it.”
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