There's absolutely no pressure on Firmino to play well, and no incentive for Sturridge in terms of forcing his way into the starting line up. That's my issue.
Sturridge has had a dreadful season, no arguments. But he's been massively hampered by the fact he's been shoehorned here there and everywhere, rarely with the first choice eleven. He was excellent against Leicester without scoring, and then back out. He was our best player against Sunderland, and then back out. In the meantime, Firmino has been terrible for well over a month. I'm sure he's tired, so take him out for a few games. It's literally not going to hurt us anymore than this is at the moment is it?