Topic: Daniel Sturridge

[Purple Red]

The closer to the half way line Sturridge gets, the more ineffective he is. He's a shadow of what he was, and trading off a supreme reputation is great in nostalgic discussions over a pint, but in the here and now, dropping deep and hoping to shift in on to your left peg for a shot isn't enough when we're up against it.

If he's not getting on the end of superb balls into the box, then he's past it and needs to be benched for others to get a chance. Not into "twilights", not into him changing his game: once the goals dry up he needs to be shifted on in bleak, pragmatic fashion to the glue factory.

He has been benched for most of the time he's been fit again in fairness.

[Stockholm Syndrome]

He was excellent in the build up, but his shooting and reaction to balls into the box was very poor. There were at least 2 balls in the first half which went right across an open goal with Sturridge there and he just didn't react.

He was good, but poor at the role he was meant to do, if that makes sense. Question is, is he a player we should adapt to a different game with someone else doing the main striker role, or is the team just better fit without him starting?

[Haggis36]

He was excellent in the build up, but his shooting and reaction to balls into the box was very poor. There were at least 2 balls in the first half which went right across an open goal with Sturridge there and he just didn't react.

He was good, but poor at the role he was meant to do, if that makes sense. Question is, is he a player we should adapt to a different game with someone else doing the main striker role, or is the team just better fit without him starting?

Yeah I noticed one (can't remember the other) where the ball was flashed across by one of the full backs, fantastic ball in, and he was just on his heels and didn't react at all. Not really what you want from your "clinical" striker. He linked the play to good effect at times yesterday, there was that one time he nearly got away in the box with some neat footwork and a rare turn of pace, but overall he looked at odds with the rest of our players. Though to be fair, it was far from a vintage team performance.

I just can't help but feel it's too easy to defend Sturridge these days. He's predictable, and he used to have the quality/physicality to pull it off anyway, but now it feels like defenders handle him with relative ease. Do players come away from the match knowing they've been in a game? I'm not sure they do. Maybe he needs games to find a rhythm but he's never going to get that here, so what does that leave us with?

I actually though Solanke looked really promising in his brief cameo yesterday - pace, power, held the ball well and nearly scored out of nothing. Hopefully he'll get a start midweek and we can see what he does. Leaving quality and pedigree out of the conversation (historic or current) and you have to say he looks a lot more suited to the way we play...

[slotmachine]

He actually done well individually but collectively the balance doesnt look right when he plays down the middle in our system. His lack of intensity when we dont have the ball  is so noticeable to when Bobby plays through the middle. I thought Solanke should have been given is first start yesterday.

I think Sturridge needs to play with a partner up top in a diamond or a 3-5-2 to get the best out of him and also it allows him to share the workload. The problem is Klopp is not going to sacrifice the pace and goalscoring ability of Salah and Mane and change our formation just to get the best out of Daniel. In our best team if Bobby is out i would rather have Solanke through the middle.

I would like to see Sturridge and Solanke as a front two against Leicester in the cup though, rest Bobby and Salah. play a diamond behind them and who knows it could be another Southampton 6-1 job in the cup like a few years ago when Origi and Daniel tore them to bits.

[El Lobo]

He's one of the few players who can actually open up a defence like that, too many blunt instruments elsewhere

[Fiasco]

His shooting technique looks a little off this season. There is no real conviction in his finishing, he scuffs shots and when he does catch them clean he seems more concerned with hitting the ball hard and clean and on target rather than trying to get it in the corners.

[Kansti]

Don't quite understand his role for the team now. Been numerous examples to indicate that Sturridge and Firmino just doesn't click. Not sure why Firmino is being shunned on the left to accommodate Sturridge really.

[Giono]

Don't quite understand his role for the team now. Been numerous examples to indicate that Sturridge and Firmino just doesn't click. Not sure why Firmino is being shunned on the left to accommodate Sturridge really.

Firmino on the left was because Mane was suspended and Klopp wants AOC to get more training before he throws him into our pressing set-up I believe.

[Groundskeeper Willie]

Did well first half but faded in the second. He is one I would play for sure against these low block teams as he can unlock them or get a shot on in tight spaces that results in a goal.

Lost pace, but his first touch is sublime. Also sees solutions that not many others do, like the ball over the top to Milner in the second half.

[Felch Aid]

I only see Sturridge as a sub nowadays.

The way we attack is team ethic but all I see in Sturridge is one who's trying to do things on his own although Coutinho was just as guilty on Saturday. If Sturridge plays you can't play Firmino on the left - he's wasted there and simply offers more in the central role. Would prefer to see Solanke there if needs to rotate Firmino and put Ox on the left.

[Koplad83]

He never looked like scoring on Saturday at all. He played ok but you need more from your cf

[Mr.Savage]

Like Sturridge but feel like we are better without him on the pitch. Bobby just isn't as effective from the left and he shouldn't be shunted out to accommodate for Sturridge.

[YoungKopite]

I love this.

[Red_Hell]

That's just a great gesture from sturridge simple but will last a lifetime with that kid.

[vicar]

When is on form there is no better finisher in the league, I think he needs more game time to get that sharpness. But not sure that will happen with Klopps first choice front three, he is likely to be more a sub.

Hope he finds a role, we will need him during this season.

Seems a really nice bloke too.

[paulrazor]

there are times with him he frustrates the bloody life out of me whether its a poor game or another injury

then sometimes he just pulls something out of the bag and you are like WOW

[CornerFlag]

I love this.

Loving the contribution from _monica_roberts_ there 

[Suareznumber7]

Loving the contribution from _monica_roberts_ there 

 

[RyanBabel19]

Brilliant cameo today

[Samie]

Humongous D needs a goal but another good cameo.

[Wool]

Completely different player when he's not on the pitch at the same time as Firmino. Very promising appearance today compared to last week's performance.

[Kashinoda]

His passing is fantastic, showing his intelligence.

[momo22]

Such a classy player, the type that England rarely produces.

[Rattleduser]

so calm, played well

[Gnurglan]

Looked better today. Was more confident on the ball and I hope he can continue like that.

[FernandoTourettes]

Great option from the bench. Wonderfully composed still. Think the lads have learned not to bother hitting ball into space for him to run. He's adapting his game these days it seems.

[JD.]

He's a really good sub.

[Tobelius]

Played really flawlessly today,that pass to Hendo was perfectly timed.

Hope to see more of Daniel very soon!

[pyroparty]

Great cameo, should always be him or Firmino emergency permitting.

[Johnnyboy1973]

The moodier he looks the better he plays.

Long live the scowl.

[rawcusk8]

He did well when he came on, better than Bob today. Is he not 100% fit because he looked shattered at the end. Id start him on Tuesday, deserves it based on todays impact.

[dangerpuss]

He has the technique and intelligence to adapt to his reduction of pace. It will take a little time and he is low in confidence right now. If he gets a goal, I can see him hitting double figures from the bench.

Chin up, Danny boy, we love you!

[JD.]

He did well when he came on, better than Bob today. Is he not 100% fit because he looked shattered at the end. Id start him on Tuesday, deserves it based on todays impact.

He is a far better sub than he is a starter

[Fido]

He did well when he came on, better than Bob today. Is he not 100% fit because he looked shattered at the end. Id start him on Tuesday, deserves it based on todays impact.

To say that Daniel Sturridge played well today would be an exaggeration and an overstatement of his general contribution to the team.

He did look shattered because he is made of crisps/quavers and if he moves faster than a constipated snail he is then injured and without the speed, that he once had, he is a busted flush.

Daniel Sturridge is supposed to be our main striker but he does not score goals because his game was mainly about his speed and the speed has almost completely gone.

His pass to Jordon Henderson was good: well done for that pass but a great game overall? No

We do need a prolific striker as another option and Daniel Sturridge needs to move elsewhere if another club is willing to buy him.

[JackWard33]

21 people flapping about like headless bellends ....... enter Daniel

[Samie]

Nope

[rawcusk8]

Nope

x2..

That post after a win and a game where Sturridge has a positive impact 

[Keith Lard]

To say that Daniel Sturridge played well today would be an exaggeration and an overstatement of his general contribution to the team.

He did look shattered because he is made of crisps/quavers and if he moves faster than a constipated snail he is then injured and without the speed, that he once had, he is a busted flush.

Daniel Sturridge is supposed to be our main striker but he does not score goals because his game was mainly about his speed and the speed has almost completely gone.

His pass to Jordon Henderson was good: well done for that pass but a great game overall? No

We do need a prolific striker as another option and Daniel Sturridge needs to move elsewhere if another club is willing to buy him.

Oh give the misery and negativity a rest. We won for fuck sake.

Sturridge made an excellent impact when he came on and assisted for the winner. FFS why am I even debating with you.

[Mozology]

I'd start him in Russia, give Salah or Firmino a rest.

Mane and Phil feeding him chances, I can see him score a brace out there.

[MrRaptorTurtle]

Looked fucking boss today!
Just shows how top class a player he is! Even without one of this main assets (pace) he still knows how to change his game to get into the right positions and score goals!