Despite being back to full fitness, Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge will not be rushed back into action by Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers.
Sturridge has not played for Liverpool since getting injured in August and has since been in the United States for treatment while recovering from a thigh injury.
Sturridge scored 21 goals for the Reds last season, and while Rodgers can’t wait to get him playing again they want to ease him back into the action telling talkSPORT:
“We have to take our time on this one – not just for us at Liverpool but over his career, what (treatment) has gone on hasn’t clearly worked as he gets a number of games and then is unfit,” said the Reds boss.
“We are aiming to look after the medium and long-term here and he won’t be rushed.
“We will assess him first, see where he is at and get the feeling from him. Hopefully he won’t be too far away.
“As a footballer he is at a great age and if he can sustain his fitness he has already shown in his goals here – one of the quickest players to the goals record he has here – we are hoping he can stay fit and lead the charge for us over the next few years.”
