Liverpool manager, Brendan Rodgers, has confirmed that Daniel Sturridge will miss the crucial games against Chelsea and Real Madrid due to injury.
The striker has been out of action since late August, and despite closing in on a return, the Englishman suffered a setback in his recovery and is now likely to miss up to another month, leaving The Reds with just three strikers.
Liverpool play Newcastle United on Saturday before having two massive games against Real Madrid in the Champions League, and Chelsea in the Premier League the following weekend, and Rodgers has already confirmed that they’ll be without their star-man.
‘I don’t think he will be fit,’ said Rodgers. ‘The bottom line is that he is injured. He strained his calf. So he is injured. We will just wait and work with him until he gets back fit.
‘I have to find the solutions without Daniel. You are learning every day about the players. Gradually as each day goes by, I sense and feel we are getting better.’
Sturridge’s injury has left Rodgers with just; Mario Balotelli, Rickie Lambert and Fabio Borini as striker options, and with all of them struggling to find goals, there is a real concern around Anfield.
When asked about Sturridge’s long-term doubts, Rodgers refused to comment claiming injuries are part of the game.
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles
