Sterling Arsenal Future Hangs in Balance Amid Injury Crisis

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has urged Raheem Sterling to seize his chance amid Arsenal’s injury crisis, with key players like Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Kai Havertz sidelined. Sterling, 30, has struggled for game time since joining on loan from Chelsea. With Arsenal lacking a striker, Mikel Arteta may experiment with Sterling or Mikel Merino. Meanwhile, Arsenal trail Liverpool by seven points with 14 league games remaining.

In the midst of Arsenal's injury crisis, club legend Ian Wright has urged Raheem Sterling to seize his opportunity or risk his career fading away. Sterling, 30, joined Arsenal on loan from Chelsea but has struggled for game time. With forwards Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Martinelli sidelined, Arsenal is short on attacking options.

Despite these injuries, manager Mikel Arteta has not fully trusted Sterling in a central role. Against Leicester, he started on the left, but when Arsenal needed a goal, Arteta substituted him for midfielder Mikel Merino instead. Wright believes Sterling must step up now, recalling his past impact at Manchester City, where he won four Premier League titles and scored 79 goals in three peak seasons.

Meanwhile, Arteta remains optimistic, stating Arsenal has coped with major injuries all season, including absences of key defenders like William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu. The Gunners trail Liverpool by seven points with 14 league games left, and Arteta believes they can maintain their level despite setbacks. With Ben White returning, Arsenal faces a crucial period in their title challenge, and Sterling must prove his worth if he wants to stay in the team.