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Daniel Sturridge picks up another injury ten days out from the new Premier League season

Sturridge to miss Audi Cup final after injury scare

Striker Daniel Sturridge will miss Liverpool's Audi Cup final against Atletico Madrid at the Allianz Arena after an injury scare.

Soccer • 02 Aug 17

Jurgen Klopp was thrilled with injury-prone strike Daniel Sturridge's performance at the Loncon Stadium

'It's a cool thing having Daniel in this shape'

Daniel Sturridge's return to full fitness gives Liverpool more options tactically, manager Jurgen Klopp said after the striker's star turn in Sunday's 4-0 Premier League win over West Ham United.

Soccer • 15 May 17

Daniel Sturridge is fit to start against West Ham

Klopp says Sturridge 'ready' to boost top-four charge

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Daniel Sturridge is now ready to be unleashed to help their final push for Champions League qualification.

Soccer • 12 May 17

Daniel Sturridge looks likely to leave Merseyside this summer

Slaven Bilic weighing up swoop for Sturridge

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is on the radar of West Ham boss Slaven Bilic.

Soccer • 27 Apr 17

Sadio Mane is out for the rest of the season

Liverpool's Mane to miss rest of season

Liverpool's hopes of a top four finish have taken a blow after it was confirmed that winger Sadio Mane requires knee surgery and will miss the rest of the season.

Soccer • 07 Apr 17

Daniel Sturridge (R) has been out with a virus

Sturridge back in training ahead of Merseyside derby

Liverpool have been given a pre-Merseyside derby boost with Daniel Sturridge's return to training - but the chances of captain Jordan Henderson making the visit of Everton are unlikely.

Soccer • 30 Mar 17

Klopp insists Liverpool are not a soft touch

'I'm not a clown' - Klopp hits back at criticism

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has dismissed claims his players are a soft touch and easily intimidated on the pitch.

Soccer • 03 Mar 17

Daniel Sturridge has scored 59 goals in 113 appearances for Liverpool

Klopp may show Sturridge door in summer

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge's future at the Merseyside club will be assessed at the end of the season, manager Jurgen Klopp has said.

Soccer • 01 Mar 17

Reds paying the price for not spending - Dunphy

RTÉ soccer analyst Eamon Dunphy believes that Liverpool's current on-pitch problems stem from a lack of investment in their squad and two poor transfer windows.

Soccer • 30 Jan 17

Klopp has backed Sturridge to regain his form in front of goals

'He hasn't lost it' - Klopp backs Sturridge

Jurgen Klopp insisted Daniel Sturridge's many injury problems have not left permanent scars and is backing the player to thrive in the prime of his career.

Soccer • 27 Jan 17

Daniel Sturridge applauds the Liverpool fans as he leaves the pitch

Gerrard urges Sturridge to stick with Reds

Steven Gerrard has urged Daniel Sturridge to prove he can be a Liverpool hero in a team "on the verge of something really big".

Soccer • 19 Jan 17

Daniel Sturridge has mainly featured as a sub this season

Klopp hoping Sturridge finds form and remains fit

Jurgen Klopp says striker Daniel Sturridge needs to seize his opportunity to reclaim a spot in the Liverpool starting lineup as the club continue their hectic January schedule with a League Cup trip to Southampton tonight.

Soccer • 11 Jan 17

Sadio Mane believes Liverpool will still be in the title chase by the time he returns from the African Nations Cup

Sadio Mane backs Liverpool to keep up title push

Sadio Mane has backed his Liverpool team-mates to maintain the pace in the Premier League title race while he is away on African Nations Cup duty.

Soccer • 03 Jan 17

Daniel Sturridge notched Liverpool's 86th league goal of 2016 in the win over Stoke to set a new club record for league goals scored in a calendar year

Dunphy heaps praise on Daniel Sturridge

It being the season of goodwill to all men, acerbic analyst Eamon Dunphy was uncharacteristically generous in his praise of a number of Liverpool and Manchester United stars after their sides recorded Premier League wins on St Stephen's Day.

Soccer • 29 Dec 16

Jurgen Klopp saw his team move into second in the Premier League table with a 4-1 win over Stoke City

Klopp eagerly awaiting Guardiola showdown

Jurgen Klopp is looking forward to Liverpool's Premier League showdown against Manchester City after hearing that their manager, Pep Guardiola, was in attendance for his side's 4-1 victory over Stoke City at Anfield.

Soccer • 28 Dec 16

Daniel Sturridge: 'If I'm not in the team I stay positive and give my input when I can.'

Sturridge insists team comes first in title tilt

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is remaining positive as he tries to fight his way back into the side after injury.

Soccer • 28 Dec 16

Klopp and Firmino embrace at the end of the 4-1 win over Stoke City

Klopp happy with Firmino focus after Reds victory

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praised the performance of Roberto Firmino after he was a central figure in the 4-1 Premier League win over Stoke City at Anfield.

Soccer • 27 Dec 16

Jurgen Klopp: 'It was really intense and bringing on fresh legs was a really good thing that we could do.'

Klopp toasts Sturridge's crucial derby impact

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hailed the impact of Daniel Sturridge after his first appearance in a month propelled them to victory in the Merseyside derby.

Soccer • 20 Dec 16

Daniel Sturridge (C) has started just four league games for Jurgen Klopp's side this season

Daniel Sturridge could feature against Everton

Jurgen Klopp will monitor Daniel Sturridge over the next 48 hours to see if he can coax a cameo out of the England striker in Monday's Merseyside derby.

Soccer • 17 Dec 16

A number of clubs have expressed an interest in the England striker

Bilic an admirer of Liverpool's Sturridge

Slaven Bilic has spoken of his admiration for Daniel Sturridge and would be interested in taking the Liverpool striker to West Ham if he was made available in January.

Soccer • 10 Dec 16

Daniel Sturridge continues to be sidelined for Liverpool

Klopp has no time frame for Sturridge return

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he does not know when striker Daniel Sturridge will be fit to return to action.

Soccer • 09 Dec 16

Roberto Firmino and Adam Lallana won't be risked against Leeds

Liverpool boss to play it safe against Leeds

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists the EFL Cup quarter-final against Leeds is no time to take risks with his selection despite injuries beginning to mount.

Soccer • 28 Nov 16

Klopp never had doubts about 'finisher' Sturridge

Daniel Sturridge's brace sent Liverpool into the EFL Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday night, though Jurgen Klopp stressed the England striker did not need to prove himself in his eyes.

Soccer • 26 Oct 16

Daniel Sturridge heads England into the lead

Sturridge and Alli strike for England victory

Daniel Sturridge and Dele Alli hit the target as England's interim manager Gareth Southgate began his temporary reign with victory over lowly Malta.

Soccer • 08 Oct 16

Sturridge was a late substitute against Tottenham

Sturridge still has big role to play, says Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp expects Daniel Sturridge to shine this season despite demoting the England striker to the bench for the 1-1 draw with Tottenham.

Soccer • 30 Aug 16