Tag: Daniel Sturridge

West Ham to pursue Liverpool star in summer

Vyom Chaudhary

West Ham United want to sign Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge as a potential replacement for Andy Carroll, according to Daily Star. The report claims that the Hammers intend to sell injury-prone Carroll in the summer and aim to replace him with wantaway Sturridge. Ironically, the Hammers signed Carroll in a £15 million deal from the Reds in 2013. However, he could never properly settle at the club due to his consistent injury problems. This season, he has scored six goals in 14 appearances for Slaven Bilic’s side. The 28-year-old was…

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Liverpool star set for summer exit

Ricci Rox

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is set for a summer exit from the club, according to a report from the Telegraph. Sturridge has found opportunities hard to come by under Jurgen Klopp, with the German preferring to use Brazilian Roberto Firmino or Divock Origi for their work rates and movement. The England international has scored only two goals this season in 14 league appearances, of which only five have come as starts. According to reports, the Englishman will hold discussions with his manager to figure out his future at the club,…

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Liverpool key duo doubtful for Monday Night clash vs Leicester

Sanket Kumar

Dejan Lovren and Daniel Sturridge are major doubts for Liverpool for the Monday night clash with Leicester after sitting out of the recent training sessions. The Reds will face the reigning champions on Monday night at King Power Stadium with both the teams struggling at either end of the table. Liverpool sit one point behind Arsenal on fifth and will look to come back in the Top 4 with Arsenal and Manchester United not playing this week. Leicester, on the contrary, sit one point above the relegation zone and have…

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Fans voice their opinion about Roy Hodgon’s England squad for Euro 2016 [Tweets]

Vincent Van Genechten

Roy Hodgson has offcially announced his final 23-man squad for Euro 2016, with both Daniel Sturridge and Marcus Rashford among five forwards to get the chance to shine in France this summer. Fabian Delph was ruled out with a groin injury earlier, and Leicester City’s Danny Drinkwater and Newcastle United’ Andros Townsend were the last cuts by the Three Lions manager. CONFIRMED: The #ThreeLions squad for #EURO2016. 23 players, #TogetherForEngland. pic.twitter.com/lpUwMo4HPk — England (@England) 31 mei 2016 #TogetherForEngland pic.twitter.com/JdWr774biX — England (@England) 31 mei 2016 Not surprisingly, a lot of fans voiced…

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Premier League Season Review – Liverpool

Stephen Donovan

Liverpool: 8th FA Cup: Round Four Capital One Cup: Runners-up Europa League: Runners-up Even before the 2015-16 season began, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was clearly under considerable pressure. Given a second chance after a largely disappointing year which had culminated with an embarrassing 6-1 thrashing at Stoke City, he had to make a strong start in order to remain at Anfield for the foreseeable future, all while no longer able to call upon the influence of Steven Gerrard. The long-time captain had finally said goodbye to the club to which he…

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Liverpool vs Villarreal – Match preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

In order to reach the final of the Europa League, Liverpool have been set the task of overhauling a one-goal deficit against a solid and resolute Villarreal side who are aiming to move within just one match of winning their first European trophy. Having looked reasonably comfortable at the back for long periods, it was a massive setback for Liverpool to concede a goal right in the dying seconds of the first leg when they were caught on the break thanks to an intricate counter-attacking move from the Spanish side,…

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Swansea vs Liverpool – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Liverpool will be aiming to collect their fourth win in five Premier League matches when they head to South Wales to take on Swansea City, having triumphed in each of the last four meetings between the sides. There was a lot of possession but no penetration for Swansea last weekend as they were beaten heavily by title favourites Leicester City. A lot of the damage inflicted upon them was of their own making as Ashley Williams for an uncharacteristically casual and slack pass resulted in the opening goal, from which…

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Villarreal vs Liverpool – Match preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Liverpool’s reward for their incredible victory over Borussia Dortmund a fortnight ago is a Europa League semi-final with dark horses Villarreal, one of two Spanish sides left fighting in the competition. Given how that memorable last eight clash panned out, it would be something of a shame if Liverpool do not go on to lift the trophy. They have beaten the tournament favourites, but manager Jurgen Klopp will be ensuring that his players are fully focused and aware of the considerable threat that Villarreal will pose, determined that they can get…

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Liverpool vs Everton – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

The latest in a sequence of big games for Liverpool sees them welcome bitter rivals Everton to Anfield for the Merseyside derby, where both sides will be determined to take the spoils in a fixture that has failed to produce a winner in the last three meetings. In the wake of such a special and dramatic victory in the Europa League against Borussia Dortmund, it was impressive stuff from Liverpool on Sunday as their much-changed team still had too much for Bournemouth. It was their greater intricacy in the final third…

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Bournemouth vs Liverpool – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

After the euphoric scenes that greeted their amazing Europa League quarter-final victory on Thursday, Liverpool now resume their domestic duties with a visit to a Bournemouth side that got back to winning ways last time out. Having suffered heavy defeats in successive games against Tottenham and Manchester City, a trip to rock-bottom Aston Villa was the perfect tonic for Bournemouth, whose superiority in all departments was evident from the start. The win they earned lifted them up to 11th place, which emphasises just how well they have adapted to the Premier League, especially given it is the…

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Liverpool brace themselves for a huge offer for their star player

Vyom Chaudhary

Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge’s future might lie elsewhere from the club if the latest reports are to be believed. The Sun claims that Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain have identified Sturridge as a summer transfer target, and they are ready to launch a massive bid for him. The Paris club are set to lose their forwards Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edison Cavani in summer and are actively searching for able replacements. According to the report, PSG are ready to spend as much as £50 million to secure the signing of the…

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West Ham boss Slaven Bilic comes clean on Daniel Sturridge rumours

Vyom Chaudhary

Liverpool’s injury-plagued striker Daniel Sturridge was linked with a shock move to West Ham a couple of days ago. However, when asked about the rumours in a press conference, Hammers manager Slaven Bilic vehemently denied the rumours, as reported by Goal. “That is only a rumour and there is nothing behind it,” Bilic said. “I am not talking about who we want – Daniel Sturridge is a big player and a big name – but that is only paper talk.” And when he was asked whether he would be interested in the…

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Everton vs Liverpool – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Everton have made a hugely encouraging start to their season, and will be sensing an opportunity to pile more pressure on their bitter rivals Liverpool when the sides meet in what is, as always, an eagerly anticipated clash. A stunning comeback from the Toffees when all seemed lost at West Bromwich Albion on Monday evening lifted them to fifth in the Premier League, reward for a series of much improved performances. They were below-par for nearly an hour at the Hawthorns and found themselves two goals down, but the freedom…

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Everton vs Liverpool predicted line up: Rodgers to play five at the back while Ings keeps starting spot

Steve Green
rodgers liverpool

It’s the first Merseyside derby of the season, and it could not be a bigger ‘must win’ game for Reds boss Brendan Rodgers. Victory over Aston Villa last weekend gave him a brief respite, but a defeat to cross city neighbours Everton could invite more pressure on his already fragile job security. With that in mind, he may opt for greater defensive stability with five at the back. However, that would also allow him to switch to attack easily with the support of his wing-backs. Below is how we think…

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Everton vs Liverpool combined XI: Is Merseyside Red or Blue?

Steve Green

This weekend sees the arrival of the first Merseyside derby of the campaign, with both sides still looking to get themselves out of second gear. Below, we put together a combined XI of both team’s current stars, giving an insight into which side has the better overall squad. GK: Tim Howard – Everton The American may not be as influential as he once was, but he’s still a safer option than the erratic Simon Mignolet. RB: Seamus Coleman – Everton A hamstring injury may keep him out of this particular…

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Liverpool vs Aston Villa – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Liverpool will be looking to win for the first time in five Premier League outings as they take on an Aston Villa side that should come into the game with renewed confidence following their victory in the Second City derby. Wins are as hard to come by as goals for the Reds at present, with their far from convincing penalty shootout victory over League Two outfit Carlisle United in the Capital One Cup representing the eighth failed attempt to score more than once in a match this term. Such struggles…

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Liverpool boss confirms Daniel Sturridge won’t be back in time to face Man United

Steve Green

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers have waved away any hopes of having striker Daniel Sturridge back in time to face Manchester United this weekend, the Daily Express reports. The Express reports that pictures of the England international training this week sparked speculation that he could be in line for an early return to The Reds’ line up for the crunch clash with Louis van Gaal’s men. Though the 26-year-old has stepped up his recovery from a hip injury (via Express), he is still some way off being match fit for this…

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Liverpool striker gives Brendan Rodgers major boost as he returns to training, but should still miss Man United clash

Jordan Harris

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has given the Reds a massive boost ahead of their clash with Manchester United by returning to full training, according to the Daily Star. The 26-year-old has not played since April, and underwent hip surgery in May (via Star), and while the Star suggest that the game at Old Trafford will be too early for his competitive return, his comeback is likely to provide Brendan Rodgers’ men with a major lift. Although last season was something of a write-off for the former Chelsea man – as…

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England boss Roy Hodgson admits he’s worried for Arsenal and Liverpool striker pair

Jordan Harris

Roy Hodgson has admitted that he is starting to become concerned that neither Danny Welbeck or Daniel Sturridge will be fit enough to be included in England’s squad for Euro 2016, according to the Daily Mirror. The Mirror report that Welbeck has recently undergone knee surgery, and while Arsenal have suggested that he will be unavailable until Christmas, Hodgson believes it could be six months before the former Manchester United man is back. Meanwhile, Liverpool striker Sturridge has not featured for his country for over a year, and only made…

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Daniel Sturridge hands Liverpool fitness boost as striker will return sooner than expected

Steve Green

Liverpool have enjoyed a strong start to the season with a maximum six points from their opening two games, and will now be handed a further boost with the news that striker Daniel Sturridge is making excellent progress in his recovery from injury, the Daily Mirror reports. The England international missed the bulk of last season through a series of injuries, but underwent surgery in the United States in May to help solve the his problems. It had initially been feared that the 25-year-old would be forced to sit out…

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Which of the Premier League heavyweights boasts the strongest second XI? Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea analysed

Jordan Harris

With the new Premier League season in its infancy, fans of each club will get to see their side’s strongest XI, and start dreaming of where that talented crop can take them. However, it is when the campaign is truly in full swing, and injuries begin to become a factor that the title favourites will become more obvious. With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the top flight’s heavyweights’ second XI: Chelsea While most sides would kill for a front two like Chelsea’s, there are serious concerns…

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Daniel Sturridge sets sights on Liverpool comeback in time for Man United clash

Steve Green

Daniel Sturridge is set to return to return to Liverpool in two weeks time, and is said to be targeting the club’s clash with Manchester United at the start of September as his first game back, the Daily Express reports. The Express states that the England international striker has spent the summer in the United States following surgery on a hip injury, and he is now said to be coming to the end of his rehabilitation period on the other side of the pond. He will travel back to Liverpool’s…

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Analysis – Liverpool’s striking seven

Stephen Donovan

Brendan Rodgers has focused most of his efforts in the transfer market this year towards adding depths of quality to his attack, appearing determined to avoid the prospect of fielding a starting XI without a recognised striker, as he was forced to do on several occasions last season where the club managed just 52 Premier League goals. He now has a sizeable pool of options to choose from, with seven vying for a place furthest up the pitch: There remains considerable doubt over the future of Mario Balotelli, who has done…

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