"I thought [the criticism] was totally out of order. I found some of those responses delightfully Dutch: stating bluntly what was wrong."
Raheem Sterling joined Feyenoord on loan until the end of the season after leaving Chelsea by mutual consent in January. Sterling made his debut as a substitute against Telstar, marking his first competitive appearance since May 2025. Following the match, Sterling faced significant criticism for his performance. Feyenoord manager Robin van Persie publicly defended Sterling, describing him as an absolute top player and characterizing the criticism as totally out of order and inappropriate. Van Persie noted that some responses reflected a blunt Dutch directness in stating what went wrong.
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