Raheem Sterling career twist as former Liverpool winger braced for fresh setback
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SportFootballRaheem SterlingRaheem Sterling joined Feyenoord in February and the former Liverpool star has struggled since his move to the NetherlandsRaheem Sterling's stint at Feyenoord will reportedly not be extended beyond this campaign. The winger joined Feyenoord in February, after departing Chelsea.However, the former Liverpool star has struggled to make his mark in his new environment, with his future uncertain once more.
He faced sharp criticism from the Dutch press after a 0-0 stalemate with FC Volendam earlier this month.He has also tested manager Robin van Persie's patience. So I do respect and acknowledge where he is coming from, but at the same time we have to deliver as a club.READ MORE: Hugo Ekitike responds after heartbreaking Liverpool announcement with two-word messageREAD MORE: Oliver Glasner confirms Crystal Palace boost for Liverpool and makes Anfield atmosphere predictionFOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!
Following four consecutive league starts, Sterling was relegated to the substitutes' bench for the Eredivisie draw against NEC Nijmegen, and failed to feature at all.He was dropped from the starting XI in favour of Tobias van den Elshout, with the Dutch press reporting that he is 'making his presence felt'.It has also emerged that a decision has already been taken not to extend Sterling's contract beyond the end of the season.Feyenoord currently occupy second place in the Eredivisie, yet sit 19 points adrift of leaders PSV Eindhoven. The club return to action on Saturday when they welcome Groningen (3.30pm kick-off).Reflecting on his switch to Feyenoord, Sterling said: "As a free agent, I've had, for the first time in a long time, the opportunity to control the next step in my career."I wanted to take my time to speak with clubs and their head coaches to better understand the role they envisioned for me and ensure that I can add real value in this next chapter."Having spoken in great detail with Robin, I'm confident that Feyenoord is a place I can be happy and establish myself as a valued member of the team.