Raheem Sterling ready to play ‘big part’ in Arsenal’s chase for trophies
Raheem Sterling believes that after helping the club into the final eight games of the Champions League, he “still play a big role” in the Arsenal silver chasing, where they will face Real Madrid.
England winger Sterling contributed two assists 2-2 on Wednesday night, but Total success sweeping 9-3 More than PSV Eindhoven.
In the process, he became the first British player ever to be directly involved in four different clubs in the Champions League.
The 30-year-old is still contributing 46 goals (27 goals, 19 assists) in the game, David Beckham (52), Harry Kane (50) and Wayne Rooney (47) are the only Britons to deliver more.
“It’s great to be there to contribute to the team,” Sterling told TNT Sports.
“I know what I can do. You just want to play. You’re in a top club with top players, you just have to wait for your moment. That’s what I’m doing.”
Sterling, a player in the game against PSV, has found himself largely taking over the perimeter this semester since joining an Arsenal season loan in August.
He has been fighting for goals and has not scored since defeating Bolton in the Carabao Cup 5-1 in September.
His appearance against Eredivisie is just his third start in the European elite club match, and eight of his 12 Premier League outings were substitutes.
