Chelsea were booed off at the break against struggling Forest, trailing to Taiwo Awoniyi's header after Edouard Mendy had flapped at a cross on his return to the side.
It then took just seven second-half minutes for Sterling to turn the game on its head and remind those same supporters of the potential the England forward still has to transform a match single-handedly.
His first he owed to good work from Noni Madueke and Trevoh Chalobah down the right and to a fortunate deflection off Ryan Yates who lay stricken on the turf, but his second was a sublime solo effort, ramming the ball into Keylor Navas' bottom corner after finding space inside the box.
Lampard said Sterling's example was one the whole team would need to follow going into next season if Chelsea are to put this miserable campaign behind them.
To see him score there (the first goal) was Raheem. Arriving for a cross, and then individual brilliance to score the (second) goal. I'm very happy for him. It's what we need across the top end of the pitch.
Thomas Tuchel has addressed speculation around Chelsea making a move for Cristiano Ronaldo, telling a fan ‘I will not tell you
Interest in the 37-year-old star has gone into overdrive over the last week since a report emerged stating that the Manchester United man was looking for a move away from Old Trafford. Since then, Ronaldo has been training by himself in Portugal and not with Erik ten Hag’s squad, with United citing ‘family reasons’. Man United have since headed off on a pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia, with Ronaldo being a notable absentee, despite the club insisting that he’s not for sale. As a result, the focus has been on where he could end up next season. Several clubs have been linked with a move, most notably Chelsea who are keen to kick on in the transfer market following the start of Todd Boehly’s reign as the club’s owner. In response, the German coach replied: “I will not tell you.” Ronaldo’s situation needs clarity, but according to Talk TV’s Piers Morgan, it’s his frustration at the lack of hunger within the playing squad that has left him feeling frustrated. Speaking ...
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