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Liverpool pre-season: Every player fighting for his future

By Russell Hughes

BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND - JULY 10: Divock Origi of Liverpool controls the ball during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Tranmere Rovers and Liverpool at Prenton Park on July 11, 2018 in Birkenhead, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND - JULY 10: Divock Origi of Liverpool controls the ball during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Tranmere Rovers and Liverpool at Prenton Park on July 11, 2018 in Birkenhead, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) /
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CHESTER, ENGLAND – JULY 07: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool scores during the Pre-season friendly between Chester FC and Liverpool on July 7, 2018 in Chester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Lynne Cameron/Getty Images)
CHESTER, ENGLAND – JULY 07: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool scores during the Pre-season friendly between Chester FC and Liverpool on July 7, 2018 in Chester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Lynne Cameron/Getty Images) /

Daniel Sturridge

This is a man who couldn’t stay fit long enough to score goals for West Brom during a failed winter loan loan. A man who is the shadow of his former self. A man who is past it.

Or is it?

Sturridge has sparked rumours of a revival following two goals against Chester that fired a warning to all those who have looked to write him off. It also fires a warning to fellow strikers Danny Ings, Origi and the youngsters who are sniffing a changing of the guard.

The 28-year-old must now prove a consistent eye for goal, excellent fitness and dedication if he is going to force his way into Klopp’s plans. There may be some redemption yet.

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