Raheem Sterling Under Pressure as Arsenal Faces Striker Crisis

Arsenal attacking depth took a major hit after Kai Havertz suffered a season-ending hamstring injury. With 14 crucial matches remaining, Mikel Arteta must turn to Leandro Trossard or Raheem Sterling, who has managed just one goal in 18 appearances. Arsenal failure to sign a striker in January now leaves them struggling for firepower in their title chase.

With the loss of Kai Havertz for the rest of the season due to a severe hamstring injury, Arsenal faces a major attacking crisis. The German international, who had often been deployed as a striker by Mikel Arteta, leaves a significant gap in the squad. Arsenal's failure to sign reinforcements during the January transfer window has now put them in a difficult position, forcing the team to rely on alternative options such as Raheem Sterling and Leandro Trossard.

Sterling, who has struggled since arriving at Arsenal, has managed just one goal and two assists in 18 appearances. Meanwhile, Trossard has played as a false nine before, but neither option is ideal for a team aiming to compete for the Premier League title. Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has urged Sterling to seize this opportunity to revive his career.

With 14 league matches and crucial Champions League fixtures ahead, Arsenal now faces the challenge of competing without a recognized striker. ESPN’s Sam Tighe suggests that Arteta may need to adapt his current forwards to new roles. However, the Gunners’ lack of squad depth could prove costly, highlighting the club’s missteps in the transfer market.