{
  "id": 12167537,
  "title": "EPL: Sad to see him suffer- Tuchel laments condition of England star",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/epl-sad-to-see-him-suffer-tuchel-laments-condition-of-england-star",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T14:17:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/05/epl-sad-to-see-him-suffer-tuchel-laments-condition-of-england-star/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thomas Tuchel, the England manager, expressed his disappointment at witnessing former Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling struggling in his current situation, as the 31-year-old is currently without a club. Sterling, who joined Chelsea from City for £47.5 million in the summer of 2022, spent four seasons at the Etihad Stadium, scoring 131 goals in 339 appearances and helping the team win four Premier League titles. However, he was dropped from the squad at the start of the 2024/25 season when Enzo Maresca took over as manager, leading to his transfer to Arsenal on a temporary basis. Despite his efforts, Sterling could not find his form at the Emirates, netting only one goal in 28 matches for the Gunners. The now 31-year-old had been earning £325,000 per week prior to his departure from Chelsea. Sterling returned to Chelsea in January of this year, but the transfer was finalized after both parties mutually agreed to terminate the contract at Stamford Bridge. He subsequently moved to Feyenoord in February, but his time in the Netherlands did not yield the desired results, and he left at the end of the season. Sterling has earned 82 international caps for England between 2012 and 2022, but he is currently without a club and awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide. Tuchel revealed that he felt a strong sense of empathy for the player and believed that Sterling's difficulties began after he left Manchester City, where he was performing at his peak. Tuchel, who backed the initial Chelsea transfer, acknowledged that the move marked a significant transition for Sterling at that point in his career. The manager noted that it was unfortunate to see Sterling grappling with challenges, given his reputation as a devoted father to his children and his reputation as a family-oriented, likable individual. Tuchel expressed his desire for Sterling to overcome his current predicament, emphasizing that he believes the player can turn things around.",
  "summary": "England boss, Thomas Tuchel, has said it is regrettable to see former Manchester City winger, Raheem Sterling in his present circumstances, as the player is presently without a club. Sterling, 31, joined Chelsea from Manchester City for a £47.5 million fee during the summer of 2022, ending his tenure at City. He scored 131 goals […] EPL: Sad to see him suffer- Tuchel laments condition of England…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}