Liverpool to delay Daniel Sturridge return? Striker a doubt for Southampton, confirms Klopp
Posted Saturday, October 24, 2015 by Talksport.co.uk
Daniel Sturridge may have to wait to make his Liverpool return, with manager Jurgen Klopp revealing the injury-hampered striker is a doubt for Sunday's Premier League clash with Southampton.
The England international recently returned to action after a lengthy spell out following a hip injury, but he was on the sidelines again just days later after suffering a knee problem in training.
Having missed the Reds' last two matches, Klopp was confident earlier this week that Sturridge would be fit enough to face the Saints at Anfield.
But, with the frontman set to undergo another scan on Friday, it now appears his chances of returning for the German's first home league match appear slim.
"I spoke to him a few minutes ago. It is not much better at this moment," said Klopp.
"With Daniel's injury we have to proceed day-by-day. If he can train, for example, completely normal then it is an option."
"Today we have another treatment and another screening maybe because there is a little bit of fluid [inside the joint]."
On the positive side Klopp will have forwards Christian Benteke and Roberto Firmino available at the weekend after both returned from long injury lay-offs in Thursday's 1-1 Europa League draw at home to Rubin Kazan.
The Liverpool coach said: "Christian and Roberto had two training sessions with the team. Usually it is too early to bring them into the situation where you need them at 100 per cent but they did well."
"I am sure it was not the best they can play so now we are a step further with them."
"They are two new options and very important options for Sunday."
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