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Souness: Why Sturridge doesn’t fit
- Updated: October 25, 2016
Graeme Souness says he understands why Daniel Sturridge does not get in Jurgen Klopp’s usual starting XI at Liverpool.
Sturridge, who scored twice in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Tottenham in the EFL Cup on Wednesday, has found first-team opportunities hard to come by in the Premier League so far.
Despite his performance, Sky Sports pundit Souness says the high intensity game that Klopp prefers does not always suit Sturridge’s style of play.
“The best team won,” Souness said. “I think Daniel Sturridge alone had eight shots on goal. Divock Origi and Sturridge were the difference today, and the best team are going through.
“But you can see why he’s not in the starting XI here. Klopp wants to play high-pressing, high-tempo. You have to be very fit and you have to be willing to run around.
“When you look at Sturridge, the first thing you see is his ridiculous technique. He’s as good as anybody. The second thing you see is that you would never describe Sturridge as busting a …
