Liverpool face Sturridge test

The relationship between Daniel Sturridge and Jurgen Klopp is “lukewarm” and a summer bid for the striker could be a moment of truth for his Liverpool future, according to Sunday Times journalist Jonathan Northcroft.

Sturridge was an unused substitute against Villarreal in their Europa League semi-final first leg, but has been in good form when he’s played, scoring 11 goals in 21 appearances for the Reds this season.

Northcroft believes the Liverpool forward will not be content to sit on the bench, and could leave the club at the end of the season.

“Klopp doesn’t rave about him and there’s a slight lukewarm nature about them,” Northcroft said on the Sunday Supplement.

“There’s a decision for Liverpool to make if a bid does come in for Sturridge. That …

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