Raheem Sterling has been told he's 'not a consideration' for England's World Cup squad given his poor form for Chelsea, by club legend Pat Nevin.
The England international was used in a wing-back role as Graham Potter's side visited the Amex. He struggled in the role and was subbed off in the 63rd minute as the Blues searched for a way back into the game.
After the match, former Blues winger Nevin ripped into the wide-man and suggested Sterling's alarming form could see him dropped from England's squad for Qatar.
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live after the game, Nevin said: 'I'm watching Raheem Sterling right now and I've said that Graham Potter has got the best from every player since he has been there, with one exception. Raheem Sterling.
'If he keeps playing the way he is right now, he's not even a consideration for the World Cup. He is having a really really bad time and today he is having an absolutely terrible game.'
Sterling was played in Chelsea's left-wing back role - with Christian Pulisic on the other side - but struggled to adjust to his new position.
The Blues were ripped apart and found themselves three goals down within the first-half. Sterling was replaced in the 63rd minute with his side chasing the game.
Despite Sterling's shaky performance - and a humiliating 4-1 defeat - Chelsea boss Potter refused to throw any of his players 'under the bus'.
The Blues boss said: 'It's the Premier League, so everywhere is difficult. Brighton are a good side, I know that and with the crowd and the atmosphere they created, they put you under pressure.
'We made a couple of unforced errors to start everything off but that can happen.
'I'm not going to throw the players under the bus at all because they've been brilliant for us - they've given everything for me.'
Sterling has failed to make the expected impact after his £47.5 million from Manchester City earlier this summer.
All three of Sterling's Premier League goals this season came in August and he's since struggled to get back on the scoresheet.
He's managed to get one goal in the Champions League as the Blues drew in their first encounter with RB Salzburg last month.
victoremy
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Sterling is not helping Chelsea at all, no wonder pep don't play him when he was at City. Potter should drop him and play Gallagher all times.
dutdlmorsz
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Before you criticize the player have have the guts to ask the coach what's Sterling doing at wing back? A player who is known for playing at the front three is now asked to play from the back!!! pls how do you want him to perform Mr drop from England team?
I agree with you on that is true they give him too much responsibility
zazadepstu
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Before you criticize the player have have the guts to ask the coach what's Sterling doing at wing back? A player who is known for playing at the front three is now asked to play from the back!!! pls how do you want him to perform Mr drop from England team?
God bless you I am tired of all these chelsea fan who doesn’t check lineup but they just say trash
Vuudnpsuz
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Before you criticize the player have have the guts to ask the coach what's Sterling doing at wing back? A player who is known for playing at the front three is now asked to play from the back!!! pls how do you want him to perform Mr drop from England team?
God bless you
Yumbcnrstu
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No swimming pool at Chelsea for his diving.
U.S.A2460725
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Something is wrong with Sterling. He is not anymore the same player like in good time in City’s team. It is a big question mark if he is to be effective in English national team.
LuizHyelda
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Before you criticize the player have have the guts to ask the coach what's Sterling doing at wing back? A player who is known for playing at the front three is now asked to play from the back!!! pls how do you want him to perform Mr drop from England team?
Tadbcdilmy
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Raheem Sterling ten matches without even an assist. He doesn't deserve to be part of the England squad
wusbmnrsz
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I no understand why you people keep defending this worst player, was it because his players as a wing-backs na why e no no fit create chances nor dribble one - one?
Agreed 👍
wusbmnrsz
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When u don't appreciate person / club made u World class then God punished u. Sterling was complaining & Fuming about Great Man City....now realizing what he has missed [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
sahacdknry
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How do you want an attacker to play wing back,what do you expect from him ?
I no understand why you people keep defending this worst player, was it because his players as a wing-backs na why e no no fit create chances nor dribble one - one?
Mayorwan✅
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How do you want an attacker to play wing back,what do you expect from him ?
Gacy
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Well said pat Nevin
INNOCENTRAPIST
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this guy called sterling is Timo Werner Pro Max man city should consider adding another player for Chelsea because they cheated Chelsea
They can take Mahrez too[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
TillerKhalid777
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they said the same thing before the Euro's he ended up being their best player in the competition
Recaemosy
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may God punish u
punishing me over football comment? don't play with The Almighty God my dear, these are earthly things, they have nothing to do with Praying.
CelestineEzekwueche
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this guy called sterling is Timo Werner Pro Max man city should consider adding another player for Chelsea because they cheated Chelsea
mibacdeou
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if it was Pep all football would have said something against Pep, so he's been sold out to his favorite club for being dropped to bench because of misfiring or out of form. good that he's out of my club.
may God punish u
Sosst
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I dont think dropping him from england would help at all but i do think he should be dropped by chelsea for a few games.Sterling is a brilliant player & has the experience needed down the road,let him rest a little the man is only human.
tiwbmpuz
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I blame the coach for his poor form. He looks lost. Potter is poor
zedeiory
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How's it going in London razz....do you misses Manchester now....
Recaemosy
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if it was Pep all football would have said something against Pep, so he's been sold out to his favorite club for being dropped to bench because of misfiring or out of form. good that he's out of my club.
Spengz
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Man been in poor form for about 3 years now
EddyKemboi
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Sterling should play with the others
Gresham
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When Tuchel was manager, Chelsea fans: he plays them players out of position, Pulisic is never given time blah blah blah, today potter does it and some of them fans got nothing to say[Crylaugh]🤣
cityzen_20
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thank God he left my club🔵💙