Liverpool predicted XI vs Villarreal

Liverpool predicted XI vs. Villarreal

By Tom Bogert | May 5, 2016

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool celebrates with Mamadou Sakho of Liverpool after scoring his sides third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield, April 20, 2016, Liverpool, England (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /

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SWANSEA, WALES – MAY 01: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool is challenged by Leon Britton of Swansea City during the Barclays Premier League match between Swansea City and Liverpool at The Liberty Stadium on May 1, 2016 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) /

ST Daniel Sturridge

Sturridge needs to stake his claim to Klopp as Liverpool’s best option. He’s being pushed like he’s never been at this club. Ever since he was bought, he was a no-doubt-about-it inclusion in the starting XI when fit, be it next to Luis Suarez or in Suarez’s wake after he left.

Now, he’s been pushed and passed by Divock Origi until he got hurt, and was even dropped for Firmino in a false nine capacity.

This has led to rational quotes from Sturridge about possibly leaving, and you just can’t blame him. He’s a near world class striker who’s not getting the playing time he deserves. Maybe this is Klopp pushing the best out of his striker, or maybe he really just doesn’t rate him as much as he says he does.

This match against Villarreal is hugely important for the club and player, Liverpool need Sturridge to perform well.

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