Topic: The Daniel Sturridge

[sms1986]

I was talking silverware.

Oh yeah, sorry. 

Hopefully he will, Klopp’s third season is usually successful.

[Claude Cat]

People keep mentioning 13/14 but the latter half of 12/13 Sturridge was superb. Came into the club and was class literally from the moment he arrived.

He was still quality when coming back from injury too up until late 2015. That 6-1 League Cup win vs Soton was the last time we seen the old Sturridge.
Since then he still has the great finishing and control but the pace is obviously well gone now.

[Oberyn_Martell]

He was still quality when coming back from injury too up until late 2015. That 6-1 League Cup win vs Soton was the last time we seen the old Sturridge.
Since then he still has the great finishing and control but the pace is obviously well gone now.

Pretty much this. Whatever happened around that time killed his pace. I saw a quote from Klopp today saying he was excited to work with Sturridge when he first came and obviously he'd had injury issues since.
I bet he was thinking of the Sturridge that he saw when he played at Anfield with Dortmund. Still it's good to hear he will be tailoring a specialised programme for him.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Sturridge keen to earn new contract

Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/07/29/hungry-daniel-sturridge-determined-earn-new-liverpool-contract/

[Pradan]

Not watched the majority of the pre-season.

What exactly has he shown? There seems to be a lot of hype around his performances. Is he showing anything different compared to his league performances last season? Before his loan, my lasting impression of him was of a player on the decline.

[Redcap]

I'm hoping Klopp will find some way to fit him into the way we play. He's a really likeable guy with some immense skills, and he's now one of the longest serving players at the club. I'd love to see him stay injury free and find a niche role in his final year (s) at the club.

He's gone through some painfully hard years at the club. It'd be nice to see him get some reward at the end.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Not watched the majority of the pre-season.

What exactly has he shown? There seems to be a lot of hype around his performances. Is he showing anything different compared to his league performances last season? Before his loan, my lasting impression of him was of a player on the decline.

1. Scoring goals
2. Being involved in linking up with players,receiving the ball and creating space for others, setting others up
3. Good movement as always
4. Looks sharp and fit

[Kopenhagen]

Great interview with Mark Ogden for ESPN. What a fella Daniel is.

[Chalky Boots]

Not watched the majority of the pre-season.

What exactly has he shown? There seems to be a lot of hype around his performances. Is he showing anything different compared to his league performances last season? Before his loan, my lasting impression of him was of a player on the decline.

Sharp around the box, he's not lightening anymore but he looks like he's discovered an extra yard in his head again.
On the ball play; he's looking like SAS era Sturridge again, as in he's retaining possession, beating a player with skill and is comfortable hitting raking passes again.

I think it's the first time in a while I've seen him look comfortable in his own body again and just enjoying football life once more. Obviously the caveat to all this is will it remain that way, with firmino returning this week and there's always the risk of setbacks but at the moment it's just nice to see him back & happy.

[Oberyn_Martell]

As long as he can keep beating men the way he has been to create space along with his other skills he'll be fine.
Before he was struggling to even do that. Imagine a 13/14 Sturridge though, I think he would have been amazing under Klopp.

Shame possibly the most talented England striker of his generation

[BazC]

The loan at West Brom was a blessing in disguise. He got to see what life away from Liverpool would be like - relegation battles or mid table mediocrity - and from that vantage point he saw us go to a CL final with the buzz around the place. What player wouldn’t want to be a part of that? He’s going to try his hardest this season to carry on being a part of this squad. And that’s only a good thing - he’s a genuine world class talent but it hasn’t quite been fulfilled yet. I hope he does it this season and gets that new contract. One of my favourite strikers to have played for us and I look forward to watching him this season.

[BrandoLFC]

I've already said my piece earlier so not going to re-hash it but the talk of a new contract and individualized training is just a bit much.  Again not wishing ill against any LFC player but let's just see what happens when the season starts first.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

I've already said my piece earlier so not going to re-hash it but the talk of a new contract and individualized training is just a bit much.  Again not wishing ill against any LFC player but let's just see what happens when the season starts first.

Why is that too much? Klopp said it so himself in an interview.

[Bobinhood]

Im telling ya, just the law of averages hes gonna go 5 years ironman style never miss another game.

[smurfinaus]

Havent seen any of the games unfortunately (that time of morning...here)..What position has he played in those games? upfront or behind?. Could he do an AMlite role?.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Havent seen any of the games unfortunately (that time of morning...here)..What position has he played in those games? upfront or behind?. Could he do an AMlite role?.

Up front mostly, he played one game in behind.

[Giono]

Is he injured yet?

What team do you support? I have no clue.

[theMilkman]

Im telling ya, just the law of averages hes gonna go 5 years ironman style never miss another game.

wouldn't be remotely surprised if he does an RVP and goes injury free for most of the season

[vivabobbygraham]

Not watched the majority of the pre-season.

What exactly has he shown? There seems to be a lot of hype around his performances. Is he showing anything different compared to his league performances last season? Before his loan, my lasting impression of him was of a player on the decline.

Your 'lasting impression' isn't going to change then is it? So, nothing to see here 

[SlowRap]

Not watched the majority of the pre-season.

What exactly has he shown? There seems to be a lot of hype around his performances. Is he showing anything different compared to his league performances last season? Before his loan, my lasting impression of him was of a player on the decline.

He's looking lean and sharp - looks like he mentally relaxed and isn't burdened with carrying us and being the main goal threat, he sprays the ball around for others more - vision of the pitch is really good. Linked up with Keita straight away and of course that killer instinct is still there.

[88_RED]

"One game at a time".. and then let's see where we land guys..

[ScubaSteve]

Definitely going to be someone who can have an impact from the bench! Our other striker choices are few and far between if one of the big three get injured, unless Shaq will play at the top!

Ings, Origi and Solanke cannot change a game like he can

[him_15]

If Sturridge stays fit this season then he would be a fantastic attacking option/back up for us.

[groove]

There's been a couple of moments in the games I've seen so far where not many other strikers in the world have he technical ability and intelligence to pull off. The way he was recognising where the pockets of space to drop into against Dortmund, receive the ball, use his footwork and a couple of quick steps to keep possession under pressure, and then have the iq to slide a perfectly weighted through ball for a team mate... We know he's going to score goals - his movement and finishing always show that - but you add on top the creativity he has and that's a £60-70m player right there. I don't know how we let that go for the price we'd probably get for him (£20m max, I assume).

I think I'm at the point where I ignore the wages, ignore the fact he can go for free at the end of the season, and I hope we can get 10-15 starts out of him when we absolutely need it. He's too good. Also, he is probably the most fun player watch in the squad - from a selfish perspective I'd love one more year of watching him making defenders look like idiots.

[Felch Aid]

As I've said already it would be amazing for him to have an injury free season and knock in 10 goals with some assists but that would simply be a bonus. If Van Persie did it with utd perhaps Danny can do it this season!

His injuries are unmanageable and unpredictable like Aurelio. You dare not start him but equally you don't know if he'll breakdown putting his boots on.

I'll enjoy it whilst it lasts but we're in fortunate position we don't have to rely on his brilliance and finishing anymore to get results.

[SlowRap]

There's been a couple of moments in the games I've seen so far where not many other strikers in the world have he technical ability and intelligence to pull off. The way he was recognising where the pockets of space to drop into against Dortmund, receive the ball, use his footwork and a couple of quick steps to keep possession under pressure, and then have the iq to slide a perfectly weighted through ball for a team mate... We know he's going to score goals - his movement and finishing always show that - but you add on top the creativity he has and that's a £60-70m player right there. I don't know how we let that go for the price we'd probably get for him (£20m max, I assume).

I think I'm at the point where I ignore the wages, ignore the fact he can go for free at the end of the season, and I hope we can get 10-15 starts out of him when we absolutely need it. He's too good. Also, he is probably the most fun player watch in the squad - from a selfish perspective I'd love one more year of watching him making defenders look like idiots.

Exactly this, Sturridge is a bonus, a luxury we can afford. Back in the day we had to rely on him so he frustrated some fans when he wasn't available through no fault of his own. Now we have back up so I'm just going to enjoy watching a magnificent footballer when he's available to play.

[jepovic]

Sturridge and Solanke looked boss in the summer 2017 as well. Preseason is very different from the real thing and I think it's a strange gamble to not have a more reliable backup for Firmino.

[sms1986]

Sturridge and Solanke looked boss in the summer 2017 as well. Preseason is very different from the real thing and I think it's a strange gamble to not have a more reliable backup for Firmino.

If he stays fit, then he's worth the gamble. Klopp will know much more than we do.

[JackWard33]

Sturridge and Solanke looked boss in the summer 2017 as well. Preseason is very different from the real thing and I think it's a strange gamble to not have a more reliable backup for Firmino.

I’d say our back ups at 9 are comparable or better than any of our rivals (bar city if you figure they can play aguero or Jesus as a solo striker)
As well as Sturridge and Solanke both Mane and Salah can play as strikers (Salah basically does) with a tweak to the system
We could do with another attacking player but not a 9

[SlowRap]

Sturridge and Solanke looked boss in the summer 2017 as well. Preseason is very different from the real thing and I think it's a strange gamble to not have a more reliable backup for Firmino.

The back-up will probably be a formation change, Salah through the middle -big Shaq to take his place

[idontknow]

People keep mentioning 13/14 but the latter half of 12/13 Sturridge was superb. Came into the club and was class literally from the moment he arrived.

That goal at OT when he made his debut at half-time seemed like the first proper poacher's goal we had scored for years.
Just really want him to have a good - no, a great - season.

[idontknow]

The loan at West Brom was a blessing in disguise. He got to see what life away from Liverpool would be like - relegation battles or mid table mediocrity - and from that vantage point he saw us go to a CL final with the buzz around the place. What player wouldn’t want to be a part of that? He’s going to try his hardest this season to carry on being a part of this squad. And that’s only a good thing - he’s a genuine world class talent but it hasn’t quite been fulfilled yet. I hope he does it this season and gets that new contract. One of my favourite strikers to have played for us and I look forward to watching him this season.

These are very good points. I'd add that the World Cup having gone there will be no England distraction for himeither. He can concentrate on playing his football, for us.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

I’d say our back ups at 9 are comparable or better than any of our rivals (bar city if you figure they can play aguero or Jesus as a solo striker)
As well as Sturridge and Solanke both Mane and Salah can play as strikers (Salah basically does) with a tweak to the system
We could do with another attacking player but not a 9

Welll said jack

[SerbianScouser]

The back-up will probably be a formation change, Salah through the middle -big Shaq to take his place

Yup, when we rest Bobby we can so easily play with Mo upfront flanked with Shaq and Mane or get Sturridge in the mix as well. We're more than covered when it comes to Bobby - it doesn't neccessarily have to be a back-up player for our 433 but a formation change.

[jepovic]

The back-up will probably be a formation change, Salah through the middle -big Shaq to take his place

Yes, but I don't like to move our best player out of position. I'm sure he could be decent in the center, but it would change a lot for our attack. Firmino and Salah are very different players. Ideally, I would like to see an experienced backup option with a similar skill set to Firmino.

He seems like a great guy, but let's be realistic. We've been betting on sturridge staying fit and getting in form for so many years now,but in the end his contribution in real games has been minimal.

[PhaseOfPlay]

Yes, but I don't like to move our best player out of position. I'm sure he could be decent in the center, but it would change a lot for our attack. Firmino and Salah are very different players. Ideally, I would like to see an experienced backup option with a similar skill set to Firmino.

He seems like a great guy, but let's be realistic. We've been betting on sturridge staying fit and getting in form for so many years now,but in the end his contribution in real games has been minimal.

Salah plays up front anyway.

[SlowRap]

Yes, but I don't like to move our best player out of position. I'm sure he could be decent in the center, but it would change a lot for our attack. Firmino and Salah are very different players. Ideally, I would like to see an experienced backup option with a similar skill set to Firmino.

He seems like a great guy, but let's be realistic. We've been betting on sturridge staying fit and getting in form for so many years now,but in the end his contribution in real games has been minimal.

We'd only move them if we had to, to be fair Bobby seems to be moulded from the same steel as Suarez, don't see him missing many games.

Thinking of your ideal for an experienced back up that isn't injury prone that'd also be happy to sit on the bench and await his chance. I'm struggling to think of a player like this. 

[groove]

People keep mentioning 13/14 but the latter half of 12/13 Sturridge was superb. Came into the club and was class literally from the moment he arrived.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABi68Fm0QXg

Yeah, I remember this Newcastle game where the penny was starting to drop for me - how the fuck isn't this guy a star yet? And how the fuck have we just bought him for £12m?

[groove]

Also, the Fulham away game where he messed up an early chance and got a "You're just a shit Danny Welbeck" chant front the home crowd. He then proceeded to prove that he absolutely was not.

[Redsnappa]

Also, the Fulham away game where he messed up an early chance and got a "You're just a shit Danny Welbeck" chant front the home crowd. He then proceeded to prove that he absolutely was not.

The Gerrard pass and Sturridge in off the post one? What a goal that was.