Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling has admitted his poor form this season under Pep Guardiola at Etihad.
Sterling has played a vital role in City’s domestic success over the past five years, helping them win back-to-back titles in 2017-18 and 2018-19 while taking his tally of goals for the club to 113 across all competitions.
However, the 26-year-old has seen his role reduced slightly this term, with Guardiola having been forced to rotate his squad more often than usual due to the congested fixture schedule caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sterling has struggled for consistency throughout the campaign as he’s been drafted in and out of City’s starting XI, and has opened up on his frustration ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second-leg clash with Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.
“Don’t get me wrong, this season for me personally has been a very weird one,” the England international said during a sit down with Rio Ferdinand for BT Sport.
“But nevertheless I’m still enjoying my football and giving my all to the team. If I don’t score or do something to help the team I’m not happy coming off the field.
“Of course I am happy we’ve won but at the same time I think that’s what helps me to get these goals is to be that driven and it’s the perfect time in the season now.”
