27 Nov 2015 17:13:54
Even if you factor in all the games Sturridge has missed, his goals to games ratio is still about 1 in 3.
That's how you justify paying him.

1.) 27 Nov 2015
27 Nov 2015 19:11:09
It's embarrassing the way us Liverpool fans have such strong emotional ties with our players.
If Klopp wants to get rid of Sturridge (or anyone else for that matter) then I fully support him!
They've never won anything for this football club, Klopp is a Winner, a born champion. And he'll discard any player he doesn't seem fit enough to meet his high demands.
Liverpool Footnall Club will be great again, and I can't wait for Kloppo to drag us to the top.

2.) 27 Nov 2015
27 Nov 2015 19:13:54
He has scored twice this season. At the ferocious rate he is scoring, and bearing in mind he is now out for a further 12 weeks, he is on course to score a colossal 4-5 goals this season. Which is about what he scored last season (5)

Saying he scores 1 goal for every three matches is scratching at statistics and failing to take into account how few games he plays.

Danny Ings has got a better goals to games ratio in the premier league this season than Sturridge. In fact his scoring record over the last three years is marginally better than Sturridge - and for two of those he was playing for an inferior team.

No sentiments in this game. He is a luxury we cannot afford.

3.) 27 Nov 2015
27 Nov 2015 19:14:59
(one of those seasons was in fact Championship - but you get the drift)

4.) 27 Nov 2015
27 Nov 2015 18:03:28
42 goals scored in 69 games equals 1,22 goals in 2 games. He is as close to world class as you get when he is fit and playing. But he is not is he? He has missed 71 games. that's just crazy injury prone.

5.) 27 Nov 2015
27 Nov 2015 19:50:57
Not sure Mikey's being emotional, quite the opposite in fact.

Buying a player of Sturridge's quality would cost at least £40m and even then there's no guarantee they'd work out. The most straight forward and most economical way that Liverpool can have a world class striker in their squad is to get Sturridge fit. If there's a chance he can become fit again he's worth it.

Klopp's a sensible guy, he'll stick with him.

6.) 27 Nov 2015
27 Nov 2015 20:25:10
Is he out for 12 weeks.

7.) 27 Nov 2015
27 Nov 2015 20:36:34
No not being emotional, just rational.

8.) 27 Nov 2015
27 Nov 2015 20:47:34
Here are Daniel Sturridge's exact numbers:

Since joining us in January 2013 he has played a total of 70 games (5,332 minutes) scoring 43 goals and assisting 16 times. 5332 minutes are around 59 full 90 minute matches. So Sturridge scores or assists once every 90 minutes or so, so to buy that calibre of player you will need £ 40+ million plus insane wages. Not happening.

9.) 27 Nov 2015
27 Nov 2015 21:19:37
I hate to say it guys, but the best player on the planet is no use whatsoever when he is injured. if its all the time.

10.) 28 Nov 2015
27 Nov 2015 23:59:43
He's not injured all the time.
Just half the time lol.

11.) 28 Nov 2015
28 Nov 2015 05:26:40
Out for another 12 weeks means out for two thirds of the season already. I've personally given up on him for this season. If he plays, great. If he doesn't, we have Firmino and Benteke to choose from. We move on because you can't play someone who isn't available and no use lamenting his absence.

12.) 28 Nov 2015
28 Nov 2015 10:16:29
Not specifically saying you mikey. Just saying in general. You've got to admit it's a bit cringey how attached most fans become over these players, I mean, what's Daniel Sturridge ever won for Liverpool?

13.) 28 Nov 2015
28 Nov 2015 10:39:02
I know Dbol.
Wondering if we are going to get a "how about Torres" post today. Haha
I'm not emotionally attached to studge I just haven't given up on him yet. But it's not as if we miss him, we have plenty of decent cover now.
I can't see him being a player we can build a team around but he's a very nice luxury to have, even if it's just half the time. If he was on a paid per game contract nobody here would be complaining, you would think half the posters on here where paying his wages personally.
To me, he's far too good to risk letting go, he will go to a rival and if he gets fit he's going to be unstoppable for them, much better Liverpool taking that risk.

14.) 28 Nov 2015
28 Nov 2015 11:13:05
Yeah mate. I reckon a pay as you play contract would be ideal for this situation. But why would he even consider that when he can see this luxurious contract out and never string 3 games together if he wishes. And To be fair mikey, I was emotionally attached to the Torres chant haha. I miss bouncing on the Kop way more than I miss what became a 'money obsessed' Nando.