Besiktas boss Slaven Bilic has praised Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling, saying he could become England’s greatest every player.
Raheem Sterling has been in explosive form since breaking into the Liverpool starting 11 in 2012 and has been a key assest to Liverpool ever since.
The boss of the Turkish side Besiktas, Bilic believes that the England attacker could become the best player in the Premier League if he works on his finishing.
“He can be the next big player in English football. The best. He’s got the speed and the confidence,” Bilic stated.
“His finishing needs to improve, yeah, but you know what? His legs are too quick to be calm in front of the keeper. Sometimes he should slow down his strikes.”
“He’s coming into most of his chances in lighting speed and should slow down. It comes with experience. It came to Thierry Henry. He will never be like Robin van Persie. Sterling is not a typical goalscorer.
“He’s young. He’s going to improve his finishing, everything. But whether he’s going to be Alan Shearer I don’t know.” he said to a reporter from The Sun.
So far this campaign Sterling has managed 5 goals and just as many assists from 23 league appearances. Still plenty to improve on but Bilic thinks he can get there in terms of progression.