Raheem Sterling should still be a Liverpool player, says agent Aidy Ward

Raheem Sterling should still be a Liverpool player, according to his agent Aidy Ward.

The winger left Anfield in the summer to join Manchester City and has made a smooth transition despite the acrimonious nature of his departure from Anfield.

Ward, Sterling's agent, has pinned the blame for the breakdown of their relationship with Liverpool at the door of former boss Brendan Rodgers.

Sterling celebrates his hat-trick against Bournemouth on Saturday. Credit: PA Images

He told the Daily Mail:

Ward also says the winger would have flourished under Jurgen Klopp Credit: PA Images

Sterling has made a strong start to his Manchester City career scoring five goals so far, including a hat-trick against Bournemouth on Saturday.

On the same day, Jurgen Klopp made his debut as Liverpool boss following Rodgers' sacking a fortnight earlier.

Ward is a big fan of the German and expresses a certain regret that Sterling did not get to play under him.

He said:

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