Carney: Don't Chuk Raheem under the bus
Daily Mirror UK|March 19, 2024
'MY BIG BROTHER WILL WEATHER THE STORM AND COME BACK EVEN STRONGER'
NEIL Mcl FMAN
Carney: Don't Chuk Raheem under the bus

CARNEY CHUKWUEMEKA has revealed Raheem Sterling is like his "big brother" as he appealed to Chelsea fans to "stick with us".

England's Sterling and head coach Mauricio Pochettino were booed during the FA Cup quarter-final win over Leicester.

Sterling, who missed a first-half penalty, still applauded Chelsea fans as he was taken off before substitutes Chukwuemeka (right) and Noni Madueke, 22, scored in stoppage time.

And the England Under-20 star insisted Sterling can "100 percent" handle the abuse, and revealed his work behind the scenes with their young players.

"Raheem is an experienced player who has had an amazing career," said Chukwuemeka, 20.

"We know what a great footballer he is. He has had goals, assists and won so many penalties this season.

This story is from the March 19, 2024 edition of Daily Mirror UK.

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