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"Raheem trained last Tuesday, for the first time with the group. That was his first time in a group in several months. When you see the choices he makes in small moments, how quickly he thinks and switches, you see that other players also see it and respond to it. That's how it works."
"In my opinion, he's a player of exceptional quality. He showed that in those training sessions. I enjoyed seeing that, and so did his teammates."
"He needs some time to be able to play 90 minutes. That won't be Sunday and it won't be next week either. But we'll try to get there as soon as possible. We'll do it our way, as quickly as possible, but responsibly and calmly."
Van Persie discusses Raheem Sterling's return to training after an extended absence from competition at Chelsea. Sterling participated in his first group training session, demonstrating exceptional quality and quick decision-making that impressed both Van Persie and teammates. The manager acknowledges Sterling's technical abilities while emphasizing the need for a cautious, measured approach to his reintegration. Van Persie stresses that despite Sterling's evident quality, match fitness requires time to rebuild after six months away. The plan involves gradually increasing Sterling's involvement rather than rushing him into full 90-minute appearances, prioritizing responsible progression over immediate deployment.
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