Daniel Sturridge - 2020

[xerxes]

I think he's got this season. If he stumbles along with too many injuries we will sign a striker next summer, hopefully a top class one who will play CL football for us after we qualify.

 

Obviously if Sturridge stays fit enough and makes a good contribution then he will stay, as he is such a good player.

He has only played a full season once in his entire career. For whatever reason, he is not a durable player.

 

He wont give up his contract here, he wont get that money elsewhere, and playing doesn't bother him, so he is likely to be around for some time yet,

[stringvest]

Sturridge is now like Michael Owen was when he turned up at United.  

[billypilgrimnz]

Which is why I like the idea of Lallana deeper in CM three, like he was against Barca.  He's got the energy for that role, he's good on the ball and he really impressed deeper vs Barca.

 

Hope he plays deeper when used this season.

 

I hope you have a high tolerance for him losing the ball in tackles constantly in positions where we can get picked off quickly, based on that Arsenal game.

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

Sturridge is now like Michael Owen was when he turned up at United.  

 

Except much, much better

[billypilgrimnz]

That LFC reddit is a wasteland of RAWK wannabes and insufferably upbeat, optimistic Americans.

[TheHowieLama]

I hope you have a high tolerance for him losing the ball in tackles constantly in positions where we can get picked off quickly, based on that Arsenal game.

 

Also getting into the box and scoring goals.

[billypilgrimnz]

Also getting into the box and scoring goals.

 

Let's see:

 

1. Lost possession, goal scored against (luckily for him it was down Moreno's side, so everyone ignored the fact he was directly at fault)

2. Scored a goal

3. Shit tackle leads to an Arsenal goal

 

So -1 for the day.

[Pureblood]

That LFC reddit is a wasteland of RAWK wannabes and insufferably upbeat, optimistic Americans.

 

 You should go there more to redress the balance.

[Guest LFD]

I hope you have a high tolerance for him losing the ball in tackles constantly in positions where we can get picked off quickly, based on that Arsenal game.

 

He certainly wasn't as good vs Arsenal as he was vs Barca.

 

I wouldn't start him vs Burnley.

[TheHowieLama]

Let's see:

 

1. Lost possession, goal scored against (luckily for him it was down Moreno's side, so everyone ignored the fact he was directly at fault)

2. Scored a goal

3. Shit tackle leads to an Arsenal goal

 

So -1 for the day.

 

The free kick was off a Clyne foul.

Wor Adam also sent Mane through for his corker.

[billypilgrimnz]

 You should go there more to redress the balance.

 

And deprive myself of your witty banter? 

[Russ Atmosphere]

It makes good sense managing Sturridge's training and playing time. He can be a big match winner alongside Coutinho and also hopefully Mane as well now. He's not much worse than Origi and Ings for injuries here, and he's currently much better than Origi still imo, though slower and less powerful, so we'll have to pick his games.

 

We'd sell him easily in this market and the option has been there all this summer for Klopp and nowhere has it been suggested he wants to sell so am surprised if there's friction outside the everyday workings of a football team.

[billypilgrimnz]

The free kick was off a Clyne foul.

Wor Adam also sent Mane through for his corker.

 

Still not a central midfielder

[Pureblood]

And deprive myself of your witty banter? 

 

We need a clean break, love.

[Ne Moe Imya]

The free kick was off a Clyne foul.

Wor Adam also sent Mane through for his corker.

 

He's talking about Oxlade-Chamberlain's goal, where Lallana's shit tackle ensured Clyne was nowhere near him as he went past and then scored.

[Em City]

That LFC reddit is a wasteland of RAWK wannabes and insufferably upbeat, optimistic Americans.

 

It's a great source of content, but the level of discussion is garbage.

[Baltar]

The idea Klopp is not selecting Sturridge and instead claiming he's injured is garbage. Who believes this nonsense? If Sturridge is fit he'd be selected in the match squad every single time.

[TheHowieLama]

He's talking about Oxlade-Chamberlain's goal, where Lallana's shit tackle ensured Clyne was nowhere near him as he went past and then scored.

 

A fresh Ox is too big and quick for our man from Nivea. Everyone knows that.

[LFC 6 Times]

Sturridge will be really important when trying to break down teams who park the bus both home and away. Burnley at the weekend for instance.

[3 Stacks]

Sturridge will be really important when trying to break down teams who park the bus both home and away. Burnley at the weekend for instance.

 

Agreed. I think Sturridge will essentially become Klopp's plan b. Firmino or Origi will almost always start against the tougher sides with Sturridge coming off the bench, whilst Sturridge will get occasional starts against the West Brom's and Burnley's of the world. 

 

As an aside, here's a comment from ESPN explaining Klopp's thinking regarding our strikers:

 

http://www.espnfc.co.uk/video/espn-fc-tv/86/video/2930671/why-klopp-plays-firmino-up-front

 

“I was at the Liverpool v Barcelona game, and I spoke to their analyst, who was sitting next to me, and he was giving information down to Klopp throughout the game, so and I asked what are you looking for in your forwards?

 

“He said: The reason Firmino plays up front is because he’s the best closer down of the ball. Everything revolves around what we do when the opposition have the ball. We either play a total press, which Firmino is in the side to do – because he starts it off and everyone goes with him – Or we work out who’s the worst defender for the opposition and try to get the ball to him and then close him down.”

[TheHowieLama]

 Or we work out who’s the worst defender for the opposition and try to get the ball to him and then close him down.”

 

This works a treat at any kickaround too.

[Section_31]

He needs drop kicking asap while he's still got some kind of rep we can get money for.

[Curly]

Except much, much better

Hmmmm...

[Lee909]

Sturridge wont stick around long as a plan B

[G Richards]

Sturridge wont stick around long as a plan B

If he asks for the move then it funny way it puts us in more control, as we can then name a fair price and not let him leave on the cheap.

 

I think we have one more season of Sturridge at Liverpool and then everything will be much clearer, one way or the other.