Raheem Stirling . Spoilt Bratt. He needs to 'Man' up

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Gerrard blasts Sterling antics

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has criticised Raheem Sterling's behaviour and told him to 'be a man' about his future.

Sterling, who has made no secret of his desire to leave Anfield this summer, is understood to have missed pre-season training for a second time on Thursday and refused to be part of the club's pre-season tour to the Far East.

Sky sources understand the 20-year-old forward no longer wants to work with manager Brendan Rodgers - something the club strongly denies.

But, in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports News HQ from new club LA Galaxy, Gerrard accused Sterling of letting down Liverpool's supporters.

Gerrard said: “I’m not happy with all that carry-on and I don’t think there’s any need for it. They all need to be men about the situation.

“Raheem needs to go in and speak to the owners and to Brendan himself, tell them what he wants and go about it that way. You don’t have to throw illnesses in and refuse to go on tour.

"There are millions and millions of Liverpool fans around the world who are itching to see Raheem Sterling in a Liverpool kit. So I don’t think it’s fair on them if he is behaving like that.”

Liverpool have already rejected two bids - of up to £40m - from Manchester City for Sterling and Rodgers remains keen to keep the player.

Sterling is under contract with the Reds until 2017 but his relationship with the club has deteriorated since he turned down the opportunity to sign an improved deal in January.

Since then he has given an interview, unsanctioned by the club, in which he stressed he was not "a money-grabbing 20-year-old".

His agent Aidy Ward subsequently added fuel to the fire by insisting Sterling would not sign a new contract "for £900,000-a-week".

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Sterling misses training again

Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling has missed training for a second successive day, according to reports.

Press Association Sport understands the 20-year-old has reported in sick again, having initially failed to attend on Wednesday.

It is understood that Sterling spoke to manager Brendan Rodgers earlier this week and informed him that he did not want to travel on the pre-season tour.

The squad are due to fly out on Sunday ahead of their first friendly against a Thai All Stars side in Bangkok next week.

Sterling has been the subject to two failed bids from Manchester City, the last an offer of £40million, and they continue to monitor the situation.

Liverpool remain adamant the England international will not be allowed to leave for anything below their £50million valuation - a price City appear unwilling to meet.

Protocol dictates Sterling has to be assessed by the club's medical staff to determine the extent of his illness and if he is deemed to be fit enough to train there is the possibility of him being fined.

Despite another missed training session, Liverpool remain determined to have him on the plane with the rest of the squad on Sunday.

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Stirling reported back for training this morning . . .

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Money grabbing 20yr old

Don't rate him myself. Not like he's a superstar player who could get away things like this.