Daniel Sturridge

[Shaggy]

Sturridge has had a successful hip operation today.

Until next time!

[BigChief]

We all know how much Sturridge is a fan of hip op.

[Paddy]

Did he not go to these American lads the last time? And since then he's been a perma-crock?

[frank the tank]

he needs to take the time that he needs to get 110% fit.....like an extra month or two after he himself declares himself ready - because when he comes back next, then he needs to have an extended run of pretty much a full season without any major injuries. If he comes back and then breaks down a few weeks / months later again, then i fear that he is finished as a top level footballer.

[Yozza]

Daniel Sturridge: Liverpool striker has hip surgery in USA

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has had "successful" surgery on a hip injury in the United States.

The 25-year-old England international has played just twice since he picked up the injury in the 2-1 loss to Manchester United on 22 March.

"Just want to let the world know I've had a successful operation on my hip and I want to thank God for allowing that to be possible," Sturridge said.

Sturridge scored 24 goals from 33 appearances last season but has been blighted by injuries this term, appearing in only 18 matches.

It is the second time this season he has travelled to the States in an attempt to rectify his fitness problems.

Towards the end of a five-month absence with a thigh problem sustained on international duty in early September - which was then followed by a calf strain - he spent 10 days in Los Angeles as part of his rehabilitation.

The striker has not featured since playing 85 minutes of the FA Cup quarter-final replay at Blackburn on 8 April.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers last week said the club's medical team believed they had made a breakthrough in the diagnosis of Sturridge's injuries, which the player has previously suggested may be hereditary.

"I think we have found some underlying issues that maybe relate to Daniel's problems this season and the ongoing ones he's had," Rodgers said.

[Daniel 7]

He's such a hipster

[Alex]

I guess this could be the cause of all the others. Its weird how the body works. A guy I knew had problems with his shoulder, but the actual root problem was with his lower back and that he was over compensating on his natural movement and impacting his shoulder in some way.

[Daniel 7]

Remember Gerrard's teeth?!

[Nicey]

I love this guy to bits ... its a shame he has had all these injuries .. if it was not for them he would be my 1st choice for captain next season ... he shows real leadership chops ... has a lot of presence about him, hes a sensible lad and always comes across as strong, friendly and approachable

Top top player ... hes still very young ... fingers crossed we can get to the bottom of this and we can have him at his best for the rest of his career

[Pablo]

I love this guy to bits ... its a shame he has had all these injuries .. if it was not for them he would be my 1st choice for captain next season ... he shows real leadership chops ... has a lot of presence about him, hes a sensible lad and always comes across as strong, friendly and approachable

Top top player ... hes still very young ... fingers crossed we can get to the bottom of this and we can have him at his best for the rest of his career

Does he? I don't agree with that at all really.

[BigChief]

He's such a hipster

Carrying on my joke, Sturridge has had a:

hip op, hip op hip op, with a hip and a op, and a op hip op

ok getting my coat.

[Daniel 7]

I dunno, I think he might be a respected elder statesman the further he goes into his career (as long as it doesn't end prematurely)

He's articulate, amusing, has the respect of his team mates, seems popular with the players and fans. I could see him taking on more responsibility as he ages.

[Daniel 7]

Carrying on my joke, Sturridge has had a:

hip op, hip op hip op, with a hip and a op, and a op hip op

ok getting my coat.

Dear me

[Nicey]

Does he? I don't agree with that at all really.

Why so ? he seems Like a very sensible lad and interview I have seen of him, it looks obvious to me the man is a born leader, then again he could just be very good in front of camera ... I suppose what you do on the training field is just as important as on the pitch ...

He certainly believes he is a the main man now

[Alex]

He has always wanted to be seen as the main man. Dont know if that would transfer to leadership skills though?