Rodgers: Tough for Sturridge

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Former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has expressed sympathy for Daniel Sturridge, who has struggled with a succession of injuries this season.

Rodgers, speaking after completing a leg of the Belfast City Marathon in aid of Northern Ireland Hospice, admitted it has been difficult for England striker Sturridge to make an impact.

Sturridge has been limited to just 23 appearances for club and country this season, with Reds boss Jurgen Klopp keen to ensure he does not break down again as a result of playing too many games.

That approach appears to have paid dividends, with the 26-year-old having scored four goals in his last five Premier League matches to take his overall tally this campaign to 11 goals.

“It’s been …

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