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Sturridge handed Liverpool lifeline
Daniel Sturridge will be given a final chance to fight for his Liverpool future, as he enters the last year of his £120,000 a week contract.
Jurgen Klopp is ready to involve Sturridge in his plans for the forthcoming Premier League season and will reject any interest from rival clubs in this transfer window.
Sturridge, 28, has struggled with injuries for the majority of Klopp’s tenure at Liverpool and endured a difficult period on loan at West Bromwich Albion earlier this year.
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The England international’s deal will expire at the end of this season and there are no plans at this stage to initiate discussions over extending his contract.
But Klopp has been highly impressed with Sturridge’s attitude since his return to pre-season and will give the forward an opportunity to play a key role this year.
It is understood that Liverpool and Sturridge believe an impressive season will benefit both parties before a decision over his future next year.
Klopp said: “Who doubts Daniel Sturridge when he is fit? I don’t. He is an outstanding player when he is fit. The future is bright.
“He is still young enough. It is not as if he is 30-something. He is experienced. He has natural arrogance that you need on the pitch, so when something doesn’t work he doesn’t disappear out of the game for 10 minutes.
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“It is good for us to have him around. I am fine with him, 100 per cent.”
Sturridge has not appeared for Liverpool since the 7-0 win over Spartak Moscow in the Champions League on December 6, with his last goal for the club coming in November.
Liverpool will adopt the same approach with defenders Ragnar Klavan and Alberto Moreno, who are also running into their final year and are likely to remain at Anfield.
