However, Wright believes Havertz's injury means Sterling is in a now or never situation with regards to ensuring his Arsenal loan is remembered for the right reasons: "He does play up front but I don't know what to say with Raheem.
"The opportunity that's arose for him, I thought this is the time where he would have went 'wow, OK, I've left (Manchester) City, I've gone to Chelsea, it's not gone right but Arsenal, who are trying to challenge for it, have come in for me'.
With Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus sidelined long-term, the Gunners’ worst fears were realised after the transfer window closed when Gabriel Martinelli sustained a hamstring injury in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg loss to Newcastle.
It’s likely that Arteta will turn to Sterling for a key role, at least until Saka and Martinelli are available for selection again, though he’s not exactly stood out for the right reasons since joining on a season-long loan from Chelsea.
Sterling is one of two fit recognised senior forwards at Arsenal currently as Mikel Arteta’s side aim to hunt down Liverpool in the Premier League title race.
