Daniel Sturridge

[Paddy]

Good. Hopefully Welbeck gets the nod over Daniel for all the internationals.

Would Roy really run the risk of not injuring a Liverpool player? Highly doubt it.

[BigChief]

Would Roy really run the risk of not injuring a Liverpool player? Highly doubt it.

At least he got it all wrong and completely injured Phil Jones. But yes I agree with you, he'll be back to get us soon enough.

[S-RED]

the lack of any good news is worrying

[dom9]

And yet the lack of any bad news is pleasing.

[Paddy]

No news is good news.

[marcus50bucks]

Daniel Sturridge in race against time to be fit for Merseyside derby

Sep 10, 2014 20:55 By James Pearce

Scans reveal that Liverpool FC striker out for two to three weeks

Daniel Sturridge faces a race against time to be fit for the Merseyside derby later this month.

Scans have revealed that the Liverpool FC striker will be ruled out for two to three weeks due to the thigh injury he suffered on international duty.

Sturridge will miss the Reds’ home Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Saturday as well as next Tuesday’s opening Champions League group match against Ludogorets at Anfield.

The prolific 25-year-old frontman is also doubtful for next weekend’s trip to West Ham and is unlikely to feature against Middlesbrough in the Capital One Cup the following Tuesday.

However, Liverpool are hopeful Sturridge will have recovered in time to face Everton at Anfield on Saturday, September 27.

The England international tormented the Blues last term - coming off the bench to score a last-gasp equaliser in the 3-3 draw at Goodison before bagging a stunning double in the 4-0 win at Anfield.

Sturridge limped out of training with England last Friday and was forced to sit out their Euro 2016 qualifying victory over Switzerland on Monday night.

He returned to Melwood for treatment and initial fears about a long spell on the sidelines have now been eased after he was diagnosed with a minor thigh strain.

Sturridge has recovered from previous injuries ahead of schedule and medical staff believe he could yet play some part against West Ham but the Merseyside derby is regarded as a more realistic target for his comeback.

Losing Sturridge is a blow for Brendan Rodgers as the Reds look to build on their impressive 3-0 win over Tottenham prior to the international break.

However, the Liverpool boss does have plenty of attacking options as he looks to fill the void created by the absence of last season’s 24-goal hitman.

He could hand a full debut to Rickie Lambert alongside Mario Balotelli against Villa or promote Lazar Markovic, Philippe Coutinho or Adam Lallana to his starting line up.

Lallana, a £23million summer signing from Southampton, is ready to take his bow for the club after proving he has fully recovered from the knee injury he suffered in pre-season.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/daniel-sturridge-race-against-time-7750990

[Vermilion]

Bummer! Gonna miss our first game back in the CL.

[RedReet]

Script is definitely written for Mario and I'm sure he'll step up.

Starting to get the impression that Dan is always destined to be the bridesmaid.

[Fredo]

Well, on the basis that Sturridge can't put together a run of more than 7/8 games on the trot, then yes. He needs to stay fit and if he doesn't, then his progress will stall I'm afraid.

[G]

We can plan ahead for his injuries. All we need to do is look at the international calendar to see when he'll get injured. Use him as often as possible in between!

[Norbs]

Sack

[Mostar]

Script is definitely written for Mario and I'm sure he'll step up.

Starting to get the impression that Dan is always destined to be the bridesmaid.

Missing Sturridge for next 2, 3 weeks is unfortunate but I think we'll be fine with Mario and Lallana coming back.

Looking forward to seeing how they will click in our new attack.

[Roboklopp]

Can't we just tell him he gets an extra £5K/week if he refuses to play for Bodge?

[Harv]

Well, on the basis that Sturridge can't put together a run of more than 7/8 games on the trot, then yes. He needs to stay fit and if he doesn't, then his progress will stall I'm afraid.

He can. He only seems to get injured when he has to go off for National duty.

[Bender]

James Pearce @JamesPearceEcho 24s
Rodgers on @talkSPORT critical of way Sturridge was handled by England and says his injury could have been prevented.