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Jack Grealish's response speaks volumes as Everton star hits out at Raheem Sterling update

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Sterling, 31, made his first appearance of the season for Robin van Persie's side, but failed to make his mark against Eredivisie outfit Telstar.Van Persie conceded he was not entirely taken aback by the former Chelsea forward's muted debut, given that the ex-England international had spent months training alone in west London. Man, what's wrong with you guys? [The] Guy hasn't played or trained for so long.



People like you guys are what's wrong with the world. Have some respect."Due to Sterling's work permit to operate in the Netherlands initially being rejected, Van Persie relocated Feyenoord's training to Belgium for one session, to assist with Sterling's integration into the squad.

Good to start your first game with a win, think that's the most important. [With] the targets that we're chasing, so a good debut."Prior to the fixture, Van Persie also acknowledged it will require considerable time for Sterling to recover his full match sharpness. 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.