In Friday night’s FA Cup match between Chelsea and Aston Villa, Jason Cundy praised Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling, emphasizing his quick footwork and ability to outplay opponents. Despite the game ending in a 0-0 draw, Cundy highlighted Sterling’s performance, particularly against Villa’s right back, Matty Cash.
Cundy, while co-commentating on the match, consistently commended Sterling’s prowess, stating that he had Cash “toast” and was putting on an exciting display. The 29-year-old winger was described as the most exciting player on the pitch, even if he didn’t score. Cundy noted Sterling’s speed and the challenges Cash faced against him.
Throughout the game, Cundy provided real-time commentary on Sterling’s performance, acknowledging his positive impact on Chelsea’s play. Although Sterling didn’t deliver a devastating performance, Cundy believed he had a good game and was likely to contribute significantly to the team.
Despite Sterling’s inability to find the right finish against Villa, Cundy expressed optimism about his recent form and suggested signs of him returning to his best. Sterling’s dynamic play, dangerous dribbling, and creative passing were highlighted, even though Chelsea missed some scoring opportunities.
In the closing minutes of the match, Cundy disagreed with the decision to substitute Sterling, believing the £50 million star should have remained on the pitch. This sentiment was shared by some, including writer Simon Johnson, who mentioned Noni Madueke’s apparent displeasure at being taken out in a separate game.
