Daniel Sturridge in race against time to be fit for Merseyside derbySep 10, 2014 20:55 By James Pearce 0 Comments
Scans reveal that Liverpool FC striker out for two to three weeks Daniel Sturridge faces a race against time to be fit for the Merseyside derby later this month. Scans have revealed that the Liverpool FC striker
will be ruled out for two to three weeks due to the thigh injury he suffered on international duty. Sturridge will miss the Reds’ home Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Saturday as well as next Tuesday’s opening Champions League group match against Ludogorets at Anfield.
The prolific 25-year-old frontman is
also doubtful for next weekend’s trip to West Ham and is unlikely to feature against Middlesbrough in the Capital One Cup the following Tuesday.
However, Liverpool are hopeful Sturridge will have recovered in time to face Everton at Anfield on Saturday, September 27.
The England international tormented the Blues last term -
coming off the bench to score a last-gasp equaliser in the 3-3 draw at Goodison before bagging a stunning double in the 4-0 win at Anfield.
Sturridge limped out of training with England last Friday and was forced to sit out their Euro 2016 qualifying victory over Switzerland on Monday night.
He returned to Melwood for treatment and initial fears about a long spell on the sidelines have now been eased after he was diagnosed with a minor thigh strain.
Sturridge has recovered from previous injuries ahead of schedule and medical staff believe
he could yet play some part against West Ham but
the Merseyside derby is regarded as a more realistic target for his comeback. Losing Sturridge is a blow for Brendan Rodgers as the Reds look to build on their impressive 3-0 win over Tottenham prior to the international break.
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