Former Liverpool star Raheem Sterling relocated to Rotterdam hoping to revive his career at Feyenoord. However, a disappointing stint at De Kuip could leave his future looking very bleak and cost manager Robin van Persie his job.

Van Persie, who faced Sterling during their respective spells at Manchester United and Liverpool, is under serious pressure. Feyenoord occupy second place in the Eredivisie but trail leaders PSV by 15 points after securing just one victory in their previous four matches.

Sterling, 31, joined the Dutch giants in February following the termination of his £325,000-a-week deal at Chelsea. But while his arrival was initially met with excitement, Dutch football expert Michael Statham outlined how Feyenoord supporters are now feeling somewhat disappointed by his contributions.

"I think the expectations aren't as high as they might have been if he...