Absolutely ridiculous post mate ... We loved Djibril Cisse, even Diouf at times, Sissoko had a song made for him, Sterling is Jamaican, Sturridge too (both black), Rigobert Song was rated good by most of us, you know the song "we've only got one song!" ... Don't know why i try to justify an absurd statement
Cisse was similarly disliked for being 'lazy' (body language). You are correct, Sturridge and Sterling are not African.
Again, the point is, perhaps there is a misinterpretation of body language of some African players? - that's all I've suggested. The amount of abuse Moses received last season was ridiculous. This season, it is Balotelli. I've seen the same 'never see him in a red shirt again' comments. 'worst player in a red shirt ever' blah blah. 'he is lazy', 'he doesn't want to play'. 'it's not his contribution, but his body language'..
I watch a lot of African football, and some players tend to have what is perceived as a look of 'disinterest'. I've seen mention of Emenike as a possible buy for Liverpool. Problem there is, he gets criticised by British commentators for the same thing. His body language. Cracking player.. but again, misunderstood.
So no, nothing racist implied. If its completely wrong, then fair enough. But I have seen these players wrongly accused of having a bad attitude, and it may well be that there is a misunderstanding from the style in which they play.
Going back to Mario.. is he really that uninterested? I don't think so. He's putting in a shift the PL has not seen before - tracking back, looking out for the team - and he is trying to get the goals. He's simply got that Striker curse at the moment, and if anything, is 'trying too hard'.
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