Wants to go back to Qatar: Raheem Sterling. © APA / afp / PAUL ELLIS
According to a media report, Raheem Sterling, who left for family reasons, is aiming to return to the English team at the World Cup in Qatar.
December 08, 2022
From: dpa
The 28-year-old is said to have already informed the FA of this, the BBC reported on Thursday, citing the Chelsea professional’s environment. Sterling had left early after a burglary in his house before the World Cup round of 16 against Senegal (3-0), but kept a return open. Now he could be back in time for Saturday’s quarter-final against France in Al Khour.
A decision on Sterling’s return to team headquarters in Al-Wakra, south of Doha, is expected to be made this Thursday. It is questionable whether the offensive player, who was actually set by coach Gareth Southgate, will play again from the start after several missed training sessions. Phil Foden from Manchester City recommended himself on the left. Sterling would be more likely to be expected in a wild card role against the world champion.