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Former Liverpool star calls for imminent Raheem Sterling sale to Man City
FORMER Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar has admitted it's best for the club if Raheem Sterling leaves this summer.
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The 57-year-old, who made over 400 league appearances for the club, says Sterling has 'shot himself in the foot'.
And he hopes the winger is shipped out to Manchester City before he causes any more unrest at the football club.
He told Perform: "I think Brendan Rodgers has actually played this very, very well.
"For me, I think Sterling has shot himself in the foot. Yes he can play in Europe at City but he's not going to find it easier playing for City than at Liverpool.
"Having looked at all the trials and tribulations the youngster has caused Liverpool, it's best to get rid of him."
And Grobbelaar admits he will not be sad to see the back of the 20-year-old, and has already sung the praises of new acquisition Roberto Firmino.
Raheem Sterling has been linked with a £40m move to Manchester City
He added: "He's shown himself not to be a team player with Liverpool. He wants to go somewhere else, so let him go.
"With the money for him, we've already acquired a player [Firmino] in a similar position for half his price who scores more goals."
Sterling scored 13 goals in 52 appearances in all competitions last season and is out of contract in 2017.
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