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Harry Sherlock

Revealed: Chelsea owner Todd Boehly targeted Raheem Sterling in ‘embarrassing’ dressing room rant last season & demanded ‘more’ from ex-Man City man

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Chelsea owner Todd Boehly ranted at Raheem Sterling last season in an "embarrassing" dressing room incident, as he urged the winger to improve.

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  • Sterling was targeted by owner
  • Chelsea paid £50m ($63m) for England winger
  • Has struggled to hit top form at Stamford Bridge

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    According to a new report from the Telegraph, Boehly stormed into the dressing room last April, after Chelsea lost 2-1 to Brighton at Stamford Bridge, and made a beeline for Sterling. He both told the squad that they were in "embarrassing" shape, and also told Sterling that he was a world-class player who needed to bring more to the table in terms of his form and leadership.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Sterling is said to have taken the criticism well, accepting that Boehly was within his rights to give him his opinion, and has been receptive to feedback throughout his time at Stamford Bridge. However, his form has been patchy since he arrived from Manchester City, scoring 16 goals and registering 12 assists in 68 games. That amounts to a goal contribution every 0.4 games.

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    DID YOU KNOW?

    Sterling has not scored for Chelsea in the Premier League since November, when the Blues lost 4-1 to Newcastle. He has provided three assists since then, but one has to think that boss Mauricio Pochettino is expecting more from the Three Lions star.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Sterling will next be in action for Chelsea against former club City on Saturday. The 10th-placed Blues could climb as high as eighth if they win.