That's where maturity comes in. It's his breaktrhough season and he's keen to make an impression; would be unfair to judge him according to the standards you'd expect from a seasoned professional. It is infinitely more annoying to see Malouda take pot shots from 30 yards because at 31 you expect players like him to display better decision making prowess. While Sturridge can get a trifle tiresome with his snapshots and penchant for impossible runs, it is tolerable at 21. And to reply to your concern, if Pearce indeed noticed this and leaves him out as a result, it's good for him to have such an experience as he can observe first hand the direct consequences of the choices he makes on the pitch. He's a kid, he can only learn.