Topic: Daniel Sturridge

[newterp]

I hope people aren't expecting Sturridge to be the answer to our problems.

He would be a huge part of the solution:

1) pace - can run off the last defender
2) movement that is unparalleled in the squad - will pull players away and help free up Benteke
3) clinical finishing

- and yes we know it's simply all about staying healthy.

[paulrazor]

I hope people aren't expecting Sturridge to be the answer to our problems.

in truth im just waiting on the next injury

[thisyearisouryear]

I hope people aren't expecting Sturridge to be the answer to our problems.

Uh Oh... 

I need a new anchor for my hopes.

[Smudgester]

mirror are saying he wont be ready for the united game

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-blow-manchester-united-trip-6370183

That article makes no sense to me.

He is set to return to training tomorrow which means he can't feature in a game in 8 days time

Then again it is a David Maddock piece. I should have guessed

[Milly]

3-5-2 when he's ready please
AND
NO Lovren in the 3.....
Ta very much

[Phil M]

3-5-2 when he's ready please
AND
NO Lovren in the 3.....
Ta very much

Don't think he'll be appointed manager when he comes back.

[TealC]

 

Don't think he'll be appointed manager when he come back.

 

Come on phil .. Have some hope 

[tray fenny]

in truth im just waiting on the next injury

Innit, careers over.

[Redinho]

[Smellytrabs]

Dan is looking really old and white in that picture, his injury must have been worse than we first thought.

[Sir Psycho Sexy]

Daniel Sturridge? Now that's a name I haven't heard in a long time

[Carlito Roberto]

That article makes no sense to mr.

He is set to return to training tomorrow which means he can't feature in a game in 8 days time

Then again it is a David Maddock piece. I should have guessed

Sounds about right to me. Usually after coming back from such a long lay off, a player would need at least a couple of weeks of full training before being considered for matches.

[xRedmanLFCx]

3-5-2 when he's ready please
AND
NO Lovren in the 3.....
Ta very much

Something like this?

------------------Migs---------------
----Gomez----Skrtel----Sakho---
-Clyne---Hendo-Milner---Moreno-
---------------Coutinho------------
---------Benteke--Sturridge-----

Bench: Bogdan, Lovren, Lucas, Can, Firmino, Ibe, Ings.

I'd go:

------------------Migs---------------
-Clyne---Skrtel----Sakho---Enrique
-----------------Lucas--------------
----------Hendo------Milner--------
---------------Coutinho------------
---------Benteke--Sturridge-----

Firmino or Ibe in for Lucas for the easier home games.

[Hij]

I hope people aren't expecting Sturridge to be the answer to our problems.

Nope, shouldn't be expecting the fastest Liverpool player to 50 goals to make the slightest bit of difference to our form.

[Smellytrabs]

This will be unpopular for a very obvious reason but I would go:

                    Mignolet

Clyne       Skrtel     Sakho     Gomez

                Lucas   Milner
Ibe/firmino                         Henderson

            Sturridge
                        Benteke

[rob1408]

This will be unpopular for a very obvious reason but I would go:

                    Mignolet

Clyne       Skrtel     Sakho     Gomez

                Lucas   Milner
Ibe/firmino                         Henderson

            Sturridge
                        Benteke

Because you're picking our most clinical player, yet dropping our most creative ?

Yeah, can see why it would be unpopular.

[Adeemo]

This will be unpopular for a very obvious reason but I would go:

                    Mignolet

Clyne       Skrtel     Sakho     Gomez

                Lucas   Milner
Ibe/firmino                         Henderson

            Sturridge
                        Benteke

For me, especially at home:

                       Mignolet

Clyne       Skrtel     Sakho     Moreno

                         Lucas

Milner/Henderson                Coutinho

                        Firmino

            Sturridge      Benteke

[Smellytrabs]

Because you're picking our most clinical player, yet dropping our most creative ?

Yeah, can see why it would be unpopular.

Indeed.

I would like to see what Benteke and Sturridge could do together, but I don't think we could play them both and also have Coutinho in the hole.

I really think it would be worth a shot to see how it works.

[groove]

For me, especially at home:

                       Mignolet

Clyne       Skrtel     Sakho     Moreno

                         Lucas

Milner/Henderson                Coutinho

                        Firmino

            Sturridge      Benteke

This. All day. I think we should play this against the non-top 6 teams. Home and away.

[groove]

I mean the ultra-idealist in me wants Can over Milner or Henderson but maybe against only the very weakest teams. Definitely a bit more experimental.

[killer-heels]

I mean the ultra-idealist in me wants Can over Milner or Henderson but maybe against only the very weakest teams. Definitely a bit more experimental.

Can hasn't done nearly enough to warrant a start aead of Milner or Henderson. Its questionable how good he will become to start with and as such Milner and Henderson should without doubt start ahead of him.

[groove]

Yeah, like I said, it's idealist based on the fact he's more naturally gifted technically and could offer things on the offensive end that the other two simply can't (mainly offering penetration going forward from midfield by being able to beat a man). On the other hand of course, there's no way he offers the legs and lungs that Henderson does.

[killer-heels]

Yeah, like I said, it's idealist based on the fact he's more naturally gifted technically and could offer things on the offensive end that the other two simply can't (mainly offering penetration going forward from midfield by being able to beat a man). On the other hand of course, there's no way he offers the legs and lungs that Henderson does.

Milner and Henderson also provide something more tangible in terms of end product, whether it be crossing, final passes and goals. Can may or may not get there but at the moment he is a peripheral figure.

[groove]

They have provided that because they've had the opportunity to provide that. Can has played like 3 games for us in his best position as a forward thinking midfielder. I'd expect him to more than hold his own on the final product end, given he looks as if he has excellent striking technique and has the ability to work himself with the ball into dangerous positions.

[Snusmumriken]

Daniel Sturridge? Now that's a name I haven't heard in a long time

I think my uncle once saw a game with him. He said he was injured.

[The Klapp]

haha I knew people would be calling for him back after the last game.

[HighSix]

Cant wait to see him upfront with Firmino & Coutinho behind.

Benteke in the squad is also a great insurance option & helps Rodgers easy Sturridge back in slowly unlike last time.

[Suareznumber7]

For me, especially at home:

                       Mignolet

Clyne       Skrtel     Sakho     Moreno

                         Lucas

Milner/Henderson                Coutinho

                        Firmino

            Sturridge      Benteke

Have a feeling it'll look a lot more like this.


                       Mignolet

Clyne       Skrtel     Lovren     Gomez

                     Milner    Henderson

                      Coutinho

                   

 Sturridge      Benteke          Firmino/Ibe

[Rob Dylan]

I think my uncle once saw a game with him. He said he was injured.

Oh he's not injured...at least, not yet.

[sms1986]

Danny needs time to return to fitness before we can even consider starting him, but at least the hip surgery should keep his injuries from recurring. Relax people, he'll be back. 

[TSC]

Danny needs time to return to fitness before we can even consider starting him, but at least the hip surgery should keep his injuries from recurring. Relax people, he'll be back. 

He will be, in 2016.  He'll be eased into it late November at earliest. He's the sort of player who won't play unless he feels 100%.  Assuming he doesn't get injured again it will be January before you see him at his best.

Personally I don't think we'll see him.  I think he's unfortunately one of those players who is constantly injured.  You may see a couple of cameos in between injuries.  But that's it.

[CraigDS]

He will be, in 2016.  He'll be eased into it late November at earliest. He's the sort of player who won't play unless he feels 100%.  Assuming he doesn't get injured again it will be January before you see him at his best.

Personally I don't think we'll see him.  I think he's unfortunately one of those players who is constantly injured.  You may see a couple of cameos in between injuries.  But that's it.

I'd be surprised if it's late November. He's been doing ball work for a while now, and fitness training before that, if he starts contact this week as is rumoured then don't think it'll be nearly 3 months before he starts being eased in.

[The Klapp]

no point in him playing til he's sharp, he needs to be handled with care

I bet stuff like playing him against Chelsea after he hadn't trained all week in that 1-1 game etc haven't helped him with injuries.

[thisyearisouryear]

He will be, in 2016.  He'll be eased into it late November at earliest. He's the sort of player who won't play unless he feels 100%.  Assuming he doesn't get injured again it will be January before you see him at his best.

Personally I don't think we'll see him.  I think he's unfortunately one of those players who is constantly injured.  You may see a couple of cameos in between injuries.  But that's it.

Your outlook seems too pessimistic. I don't think 'easing in' would start that late. He has already in training (both fitness and with the ball). I would think if his recovery continues on the straight line path without any more hiccups - by November he would be starting regularly.

[spider-neil]

Nope, shouldn't be expecting the fastest Liverpool player to 50 goals to make the slightest bit of difference to our form.

Most goals after 50 games not fastest to 50 goals.

[hitnrock]

Guess who's back? Back again?
Sturridge's back! Back again!

[rob1408]

Guess who's back? Back again?
Sturridge's back! Back again!

I'll be amazed if he's involved the weekend, but fantastic news that he's back training with the lads.

[hitnrock]

I'll be amazed if he's involved the weekend, but fantastic news that he's back training with the lads.

If I was the manager I'd give him 10 minutes. If not for anything just to up his confidence. Let him know that we don't feel he'll be crooked for ever.

And God knows we need some life in our XI.

[rob1408]

If I was the manager I'd give him 10 minutes. If not for anything just to up his confidence. Let him know that we don't feel he'll be crooked for ever.

And God knows we need some life in our XI.

I suppose even having him on the bench could be a psychological boost.

[Lovely Man]

I'd be fuming if I was Ings or Origi to be overlooked ahead of Sturridge for the game this weekend. 

There's match fitness then there's match fitness.

I'd rather Sturridge played in the U21's game tomorrow, and then got himself prepared for a cameo vs Norwich at Anfield on 20 Sep.

Let's not go doing something stupid here.