🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Daniel Sturridge

[Kojo 4,676]

Mata should always be on the ball since he's probably the only one that can create but still he gets the ball anytime he's in the area.

Sturridge gets the ball enough also, although can you blame anyone for not passing to him, when he doesn't look to pass back?

But you're lying these players aren't on the ball enough.

[Sheva. 5,373]

But you're lying these players aren't on the ball enough.

I think they are, but we all have different opinions i guess.

[communicate 2,703]

I think people are very harsh on Daniel Sturridge, he had a good game against Napoli, Sturridge for me hasn't had one bad game this season, he can get lost in games but that's because the midfield can't pass the fucking ball to the front 3. Sturridge showed pure quality made a great square but Drogba couldn't get on the end of it, it was too fast for him, Mata could of gotten it, but Cannavro was in the way and stopped him, they defended great. Sturridge played well he was just clumsy on the counter attack, made some bad decisions.

But he's still been quality this season, i don't think he gets enough credit from this forum, some people act like he plays like Kalou and Malouda, who constantly lose the ball all the time and produce nothing the whole game, Sturridge shows flair and creativity in most games, and that's great for a player who is a striker. Only thing i have to go mad about is his finishing, his finishing recently has been really off.

Nobody deny that Danny can take on any defender with his blazing speed but he just does not want to pass back and his dribbling skill is just ok.

When he get the ball he will try cut inside, Defender will show him to baseline, Danny will slow down and the next defender will double him from center but he still try to take on the defender

If he can cut inside, he always try to shoot even when he is like 10 yards beyond penalty box.

He should watch the way ashley young play, he always try to play one-two with mid/striker and he like to fake going back and then go forward.

This way he can use his speed more rather than relying on his dribbling skill.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

He is improving with each game, that's evident. The critiques are warranted though.

[Blue Armour 4,448]

I thought he played ok...he nearly got an assist when he whipped in a low cross that could have reached Drogba if not for some great defending.

Thing is, he's more effective when we counter-attack...but yesterday Napoli was the counter-attacking team so he couldn't do much.

[francozola 2,040]

yeah he did play ok. A couple of great crosses, notably the one for Drogba a minute after the goal.

But defensively he was poor at times. The Cavani chance before our goal (where he slid into the cross/shot from Hamsik and the ball hit the side netting) was his mistake. Firstly he tried to do a stepover kinda thing and gave the ball away. Then a few seconds later he pulled out of a challenge which allowed Napoli to counter.

He needlessly tries to do tricks sometimes and when they don't come off, they can be very costly. He'll learn though. But his attitude really needs to improve.

[Jase 43,479]

Sturridge being selected as one of 5 ambassadors for Team Hyundai, a new initiative for Euro 2012.

http://www.uefa.com/uefa/events/marketing/news/newsid=1768869.html

Looks like the odd one out, if you know what I mean.

[ja1 1,166]

People are being harsh on Sturridge. Saying they have a problem with his attitude because of minor details in how he stands and walks? And against Napoli he was good, he put good balls into the box and squares it well and tracked back and pressed. He rarely seems to get credit where it's due these days, unless he has a game where he scores everyone just goes sown the 'he's selfish terrible attitude never passes he always shot'

[Jase 43,479]

Sturridge's selfishness just seem to get worse as each game goes by and yesterday was another one of them. He has to learn that he is a part of TEAM and should look to pass more to team mates when they are in a better position to conjure up something!

He is somewhat lucky that we do not have right winger or a wide player that can do a better job than him in that area. Otherwise, he would have been dropped long time ago!

[CHOULO19 24,332]

He is somewhat lucky that we do not have right winger or a wide player that can do a better job than him in that area. Otherwise, he would have been dropped long time ago!

Don't get me wrong, I too get frustrated with Danial sometimes, but I think that few have the skills and pure talent that he has to create most of those chances that he squanders. I am not, by any means justifying his selfishness, but I do think that we need to appreciate a bit more what we got. Danial does not deserve this harsh bashing he got yesterday in the match thread.

[Jase 43,479]

Don't get me wrong, I too get frustrated with Danial sometimes, but I think that few have the skills and pure talent that he has to create most of those chances that he squanders. I am not, by any means justifying his selfishness, but I do think that we need to appreciate a bit more what we got. Danial does not deserve this harsh bashing he got yesterday in the match thread.

Look, I appreciate his abilities and what he can give to the team but until the day where he learns to be a proper team player, makes a pass to a team mate in a better position to do something, makes better decision etc, his game will be always be tainted for his selfishness. He has to know that if he really wants to be a complete player and top class player like he aspires to be!

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Look, I appreciate his abilities and what he can give to the team but until the day where he learns to be a proper team player, makes a pass to a team mate in a better position to do something, makes better decision etc, his game will be always be tainted for his selfishness. He has to know that if he really wants to be a complete player and top class player like he aspires to be!

No I agree. What you are saying is 100% true. If he learns to cross and play the smart pass he will be a force to reckoned with in the PL.

I'm sorry; I know I quoted your post, but my remark was aimed at somewhere else...the amount of abuse he got yesterday in the match thread was unreasonable and plain unfair.

[Steve 10,227]

First off let me put it out there that i am a big admirer of this young lad, he has some quality potential to be one of the best strikers in the Premier League in years to come, but some crucial things things need to change. Daniel gets himself in some great positions down that right wing and sometimes it is good to see the lad go himself and have a blazing shot that most times pressures the keeper into a save, but as of late his selfiness is becoming far to noticeable and annoying to see for most Chelsea fans and players. The game against Leicester for example, he had so many chances to give the ball off to players in a better position but most times he decided to take it on himself instead of giving it off to the better option.

What i would like to know is whether or not he has been told by Chelsea management to be this selfish or he has become this bad on his own self will to be the shining star in every game. Sometimes its a good thing but most the time it's not.

Discuss!

[Thistle 77]

It's all about picking the right moments to take it yourself. Sturridge needs to realise an assist is as good as a goal.

The other players were obviously getting frustrated on the weekend and at times looked reluctant to make runs as if they already knew he was never going to pass.

[Madmax 9,219]

I'd put the desperation against Leicester down to him trying to make an impression on Stuart Pearce, who was in the stands for the game. Getting a goal or two with the current England manager watching would more or less confirm a seat for the Euros.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

He is a young ambitious player and I don't blame for being 'selfish',he has assisted many goals also and has scored far too many goals for us as a right winger.He deserves to play as a center forward and now since he is not a regular start as a right winger,being overshadowed by Ramires,his life at Chelsea is more difficult than it already was.I think we should cut him some slack and give this future football star some appreciation rather than constant criticism.

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

All of my non-Chelsea supporting mates have noticed this and have mentioned it to me.

Obviously, I can understand his 'selfishness' due to the fact that he is a young, hungry centre-forward desperately seeking recognition. Shooting on site is a good attitude for a centre forward (ask Torres...Oh never mind), and if he were playing centrally, there would be no need for this thread.

The problem is that he hasn't adapted to the role of an orthodox winger and is rather playing as an inside forward. The greater problem I have is his tracking back, often is the case he needs to work harder to drop back and help out. Again, put it down to playing out of position.

It'll all come with maturity, but, for now, I think we should be excited to have a future star in our ranks.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I love it, if I'm honest.

Yea it's really frustrating at the best of times, but the thing is, most the time he's effective. He's not as selfish as he used to be, someone mentioned he's as selfish at Cristiano in his first season. We are forgetting that this is Danny's first professional season in the Chelsea first squad, so you can't really blame the kid for getting his head down and going for himself. He's got 11 goals (if I recall properly) and most of those have been because he's been selfish.

At a time where Torres isn't on form, Drogba isn't firing on all cylinders it's Sturridge's prerogative to be selfish. Let's not forget, he's not a natural winger. It's not in his mantra (at the moment) to look for the cross and it's something he's yet to perfect. He always plays with his head up as it is, and he does try to give a pass, but his ability in short passes isn't quite up there yet tbh.

Patience is most definitely the key with Sturridge. I don't believe he warrants being dropped either because he's the most effective player in the squad, I don't buy for a second that he's 'not a team player' because he is. He has the ability to beat the full backs by running at the them, using skill and trickery to get past. He's working on that final ball and that final decision.

Like someone said, if Danny's our most immediate problem at the moment then things are quite good at the moment. I personally have no concern about Sturridge's attitude because it's something this team needs.

[Steve 10,227]

I'd put the desperation against Leicester down to him trying to make an impression on Stuart Pearce, who was in the stands for the game. Getting a goal or two with the current England manager watching would more or less confirm a seat for the Euros.

Yes i see what you are saying but I also think this could of worked against him. The fans were clearly becoming annoyed at his selfishness and surely Pearce would of seen this?

[Kezza 1,965]

Crosses into the penalty box are such an important part of our attack..as winger he needs to be providing them. Yeah he's playing out of position, but it's where he's been put so he has to do the job.