Despite their recent goal-shy performance and need to boost their offensive threat, Chelsea has handled Raheem Sterling’s return with extra caution.
Chelsea has chosen not to rush Sterling back due to their concern over the recurring injuries they have already experienced this season. They also don’t want to take any chances with Sterling.
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Nevertheless, due to a knee injury sustained in training, he was unable to play in Chelsea’s most recent matches against West Ham and Borussia Dortmund.
In the second part of the season, Sterling is eager to return and help Chelsea try to save their season.
He expressed his wish to participate in the Champions League journey to Germany by expressing his optimism for participation.
The England star, who is also Chelsea’s top scorer so far this year, was found to be ineligible for the first leg of the last-16, but he will now target Southampton’s visit on Saturday for his return.
Even though Chelsea had numerous chances against Dortmund, they were unsuccessful. In their last 15 games, they have just twice scored two goals in one game, totaling just nine goals and only three victories.
In addition, they were without Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang against Dortmund since he was not included in Graham Potter’s Champions League team for the final rounds.
Aubameyang has missed Chelsea’s last two games despite being able to play in the Premier League. His current situation casts questions on his long-term prospects and makes it uncertain whether he will be given the chance to be recalled and help Chelsea make up for their goal deficit against Southampton.
Joao Felix and Mykhailo Mudryk, two attacking additions in January, have improved Potter’s forward options and are expected to be followed by others in the summer.
Victor Osimhen of Napoli, a prolific striker, is also on Chelsea’s summer shortlist, and a contract for RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku has already been reached.