The 19 year old has been the star of the season for Liverpool.
That being said, his performances are in peril of dropping off and dipping because of both fatigue and too much pressure.
Protecting Sterling is vital to Rodgers and Liverpool’s hopes of the top four and the title.
The attacking star simply has to be used sparingly at times, no matter how hard that may be when the rest of the side are failing.
In big games, he is the key to three points and has to be mentally and physically fresh.