Topic: Daniel Andre Sturridge

[FernandoSusoLFC]

All other threads are locked [surprised?] so when is he back? thigh strain wasn't it.

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All other threads are locked [surprised?] so when is he back? thigh strain wasn't it.

Hopefully we can get his fitness sorted out next season, would be such a fucking shame if he played half of the games during a season.

by this ratio he plays one and misses one.

[ghost1359]

He'll be back for Spurs I'd have thought

[Number 7]

Interestingly enough, we didn't miss him as much as I expected yesterday. Though saying that everything we basically put towards goal went in. We'll need his qualities on days when we're struggling to score.

There is no doubt though that he's added a different dimension to our attack, and we'll see bear fruit much more next season. We basically had Suarez on his own until January, and they'll both be firing on all cylinders come the start of next season. And even when Suarez isn't firing (which rarely happens these days) we've got Sturridge to provide a goal threat.

I do wonder where we would be if we'd had Sturridge since August. A transfer cock up that may well have cost us a CL spot this season.

[john_mac]

Hopefully we can get his fitness sorted out next season, would be such a fucking shame if he played half of the games during a season.

by this ratio he plays one and misses one.

what the fuck is this all about, seriously disturbed

[iamrobk]

We definitely need to manage his fitness, similarly to how we've managed Johnson and Agger this season (mostly by leaving them out of most European and cup matches), but I'm not too worried about his fitness record as long as we can get at least one other forward in.

[spider-neil]

Hoefully he is fit for the weekend even if he has to miss training to make the game. Vital we have his pace on the pitch so Spurs don't dare push up the pitch.

[OsirisMVZ]

I really like him already. Sad to see him not play against Wigan as we could've scored twice as many! Hope he gets better for Spurs. Him, Coutinho and Suarez as a front 3 = 

[spider-neil]

I do wonder where we would be if we'd had Sturridge since August. A transfer cock up that may well have cost us a CL spot this season.

I suspect him not coming in the summer may have been down to him thinking he could force his way back into the Chelsea side.

All in all it worked out, we were unable to get Dempsey (phew) and ended up with a younger more accomplised player instead.

[RivaGe]

Injury prone, get rid.

[FernandoSusoLFC]

Injury prone, get rid.

bring back Voronin.

[SwissV]

I suspect him not coming in the summer may have been down to him thinking he could force his way back into the Chelsea side.

All in all it worked out, we were unable to get Dempsey (phew) and ended up with a younger more accomplised player instead.

We wanted Sturridge on a loan deal with an option to buy. Sturridge didnt want to go out on loan. If he was to leave he wanted to go to a club that wanted him. Hence why when we came back for him offering a permenant deal for him he was very keen to come.

[tamadic]

Interestingly enough, we didn't miss him as much as I expected yesterday. Though saying that everything we basically put towards goal went in. We'll need his qualities on days when we're struggling to score.

There is no doubt though that he's added a different dimension to our attack, and we'll see bear fruit much more next season. We basically had Suarez on his own until January, and they'll both be firing on all cylinders come the start of next season. And even when Suarez isn't firing (which rarely happens these days) we've got Sturridge to provide a goal threat.

I do wonder where we would be if we'd had Sturridge since August. A transfer cock up that may well have cost us a CL spot this season.

Don't remember who mentioned, but after his transfer, people seemed very happy that we saved about 5M in half a season for not buying him the past summer...
Yeah, 5M vs the 4th spot, cheers!

[Gus 1855]

There is a very strong argument to say the front three vs Wigan should be the front 3 for Spurs. Not an absolute shoe in to start vs Spurs I would suggest, although no doubt many here will disagree.

Suarez, Sturridge and Coutinho it a luxurious front three. If we are not looking solid at the back I don't see BR picking this trio.

I would suggest Downing is a sure thing vs Spurs, then it's a question of Sturridge or Coutinho....and I think it will be Sturridge,

[ghost1359]

Don't remember who mentioned, but after his transfer, people seemed very happy that we saved about 5M in half a season for not buying him the past summer...
Yeah, 5M vs the 4th spot, cheers!

What if we'd spent 17 million on him and he'd done fuck all? Waiting until January was the right decision in terms of Sturridge.

[ghost1359]

There is a very strong argument to say the front three vs Wigan should be the front 3 for Spurs. Not an absolute shoe in to start vs Spurs I would suggest, although no doubt many here will disagree.

Suarez, Sturridge and Coutinho it a luxurious front three. If we are not looking solid at the back I don't see BR picking this trio.

I would suggest Downing is a sure thing vs Spurs, then it's a question of Sturridge or Coutinho....and I think it will be Sturridge,

We may line up as we did against Swansea. Coutinho's proved already he's not shy of putting a shift in so I wouldn't be shocked. I doubt we'd want to leave the midfield that exposed though.

[Kopenhagen]

Since Coutinho is just getting his fitness accustomed to the pace of the league, I think Henderson will feature on the left for Spurs, with Downing on the right flank, Sturridge as the centre-forward and Suarez playing a drifting role just behind him. Coutinho probably an impact substitute for either Henderson or Sturridge. This lineup is contingent on Sturridge's fitness, though, of course.

[psycllone]

If rodgers decides to play a 4-4-2 we can still fit in coutinho,downing and sturridge in the same team 
On a serious note, whoever's playing on either flank should be able to get back and defend every now and then since we are up against the so called "best ever" winger to set foot in the premier league. That's their best form of attack, two pacy wingers.

[trembles97]

Not sure why Downing is an automatic start. Yeah, he scored against Wigan, but that doesn't mean he can't be dropped.

Wouldn't be surprised if he made way for Sturridge.

[SwissV]

If Sturridge comes in who do you drop?

The goal scorer, the player who assisted the first two goals or the hat-trick hero....

I reckon its been a long time since we have been in a predicament like this... makes me smile 

[psycllone]

Not sure why Downing is an automatic start. Yeah, he scored against Wigan, but that doesn't mean he can't be dropped.

Wouldn't be surprised if he made way for Sturridge.

Downing is the only player I can think of who gives us width, we need him especially when we are playing a team like spurs. Not just for the attacking aspect but also to have someone who can get back and defend on the wider areas.

[ghost77uk]

Downing is the only player I can think of who gives us width, we need him especially when we are playing a team like spurs. Not just for the attacking aspect but also to have someone who can get back and defend on the wider areas.

This is why Downing will play against Spuds

[IndianRed]

I reckon Coutinho will be on the bench to bring on as the legs tire in the game. Allen or Henderson have to start the Spurs game. We'd get over-run against Parker, Dembele and Holtby if we go with only Lucas and Gerrard in midfield.

[liverpoolsox]

Don't think we need to start him against Spurs personally, Downings playing out of his skin and I think if we're gonna replace Coutinho with someone Sterling should have a run out.
 I really don't want to risk Sturridge being out injured for the rest of the season so I think another weeks rest with perhaps a 15 minute cameo would be Ideal and Sterling has had a huge break since his last premier league start and might come back a little fresher than he went out

[Red Cez]

If Sturridge comes in who do you drop?

Allen should be the one to make way if Lucas and Stevie are both fully fit. I'm hoping we're able to play the same team and system that we had against Swansea.

[Kopenhagen]

I reckon Coutinho will be on the bench to bring on as the legs tire in the game. Allen or Henderson have to start the Spurs game. We'd get over-run against Parker, Dembele and Holtby if we go with only Lucas and Gerrard in midfield.

Feel the same way. As I wrote above, I think Henderson might feature on the left with his willingness to come inside and make up the extra man in MF, allowing Suarez to drift around and do his thing.

[barbudo]

I reckon Coutinho will be on the bench to bring on as the legs tire in the game. Allen or Henderson have to start the Spurs game. We'd get over-run against Parker, Dembele and Holtby if we go with only Lucas and Gerrard in midfield.

The Spurs midfield trio (Parker, Dembele and Sigurdsson) were very much second-best against Arsenal.  Dembele was particularly ineffective, he got stripped of the ball almost every time he touched it, and Sigurdsson played wide as an LM (a la Henderson). And although Parker and Sigurdsson got the assists for Spurs' goals, that's about all they did. So relax, midfield is the least of our worries.

[subroc]

Hopefully Sturridge will be recovered from his injury for the Spurs game. It would be a huge boost to the team if we could thrash one of the top 4 contenders.

[careful on these streets, I've heard stories]

I'd say play our best players Coutinho, Suarez, Downing and Sturridge against Spurs. Both Downing and Coutinho will come in to CM when needed to give us the extra body. We'll find it hard to contain Spurs so we need to score more than they do.

[Growler2]

I'd say play our best players Coutinho, Suarez, Downing and Sturridge against Spurs. Both Downing and Coutinho will come in to CM when needed to give us the extra body. We'll find it hard to contain Spurs so we need to score more than they do.

Thats a novel idea we will definitely win if we score more than they do.

[Buck Pete]

Thats a novel idea we will definitely win if we score more than they do.

Yes but i fear if we dont score more than them we may draw or even lose.

[psycllone]

The Spurs midfield trio (Parker, Dembele and Sigurdsson) were very much second-best against Arsenal.  Dembele was particularly ineffective, he got stripped of the ball almost every time he touched it, and Sigurdsson played wide as an LM (a la Henderson). And although Parker and Sigurdsson got the assists for Spurs' goals, that's about all they did. So relax, midfield is the least of our worries.

Dembele, Dempsey, Sandro and Huddlestone are all out with injuries this leaves only parker and sigurdsson in the midfield. Would love to see rodgers play a completely attacking line up with sturridge, coutinho and downing playing.

[Henry Gale]

Dembele, Dempsey, Sandro and Huddlestone are all out with injuries this leaves only parker and sigurdsson in the midfield. Would love to see rodgers play a completely attacking line up with sturridge, coutinho and downing playing.

I read somewhere that Dembele will be ok for Sunday, Could be wrong mind.

[paddysour]

Dembele, Dempsey, Sandro and Huddlestone are all out with injuries this leaves only parker and sigurdsson in the midfield. Would love to see rodgers play a completely attacking line up with sturridge, coutinho and downing playing.

They have Holtby as well, and Dembele should be fit

[LucasLeiva]

Not sure why Downing is an automatic start. Yeah, he scored against Wigan, but that doesn't mean he can't be dropped.

Wouldn't be surprised if he made way for Sturridge.

It's his defensive work getting him picked for big games, he puts shifts in and cover Johnson when he goes forward. He seems more disciplined than the other wingers.

[Kicked_Into_Touch]

Don't remember who mentioned, but after his transfer, people seemed very happy that we saved about 5M in half a season for not buying him the past summer...
Yeah, 5M vs the 4th spot, cheers!

if that 5 mil is what helped to get coutinho, then yeah, i am happy with that. especially since we had chances to be in a good place to get back into the CL anyway.

in any case, it's unhealthy to look at these singluar events in a vacuum and try to determine causality.

[Gazzab]

Seen some really good play from the lad whilst he's been here, however I didn't like the slumped shoulders when Suarez  chose to shoot " and score " rather than pass to him last game. Hope it's not a sign of things to come.

[PhaseOfPlay]

It's his defensive work getting him picked for big games, he puts shifts in and cover Johnson when he goes forward. He seems more disciplined than the other wingers.

Correct. We have a very fluid attack, but that fluidity needs someone to hold shape, and our key players for that are Downing, Lucas, Sturridge (when he plays) and whoever partners Agger. The team needs reference points, so they know there are always reset option within a possession so that they don't get "lost" with the ball. Downing plays a very important role in this.

[Drinks Sangria]

what the fuck is this all about, seriously disturbed

Is right, makes no sense. You can't isolate several matches out of over a hundred then create a statistic exclusive to that period and present it as representative of all appearances. Hopefully he's fit for Spurs. Can see Sturridge making himself known as England's top striker in the coming season.

[Armand9]

Seen some really good play from the lad whilst he's been here, however I didn't like the slumped shoulders when Suarez  chose to shoot " and score " rather than pass to him last game. Hope it's not a sign of things to come.

I wouldn't read much into it mate. I do recall that and noticed for a lot of the second half he was 'slightly off emotionally' for want of a better expression but I just think it was a bit of frustration that he hadn't scored despite playing really well and going very close a few times off some great moves. Or it simply could be he was still carrying his knock for all we know and knew he wasn't up to top speed and was frustrated at that. Either way, I think it's something in nothing.