Liverpool striker must learn difference between ‘serious pain and what is only pain’, claims Jurgen Klopp

The 26-year-old pulled out of the squad for Thursday’s 2-1 Europa League win over Bordeaux after reporting discomfort in his foot after a session.

 

Sturridge has missed almost as many matches (68) as he has featured in (70) since joining the club nearly three years ago, and hip surgery in May has restricted him to just 252 minutes over three appearances this season.

Stat Dundee United sign former Liverpool man Florent Sinama-Pongolle

Star Player ,31-year-old had been on trial with United and could make his debut in the Ladbrokes Premiership match against Hamilton on Saturday.

Boss Mixu Paatelainen 

 

Arsenal-linked defender Daniele Rugani set for Sampdoria loan move

The centre-back joined Juventus from Empoli in the summer but has found first-team chances hard to come by with the reigning Italian champions.

 

That has led to speculation linking Rugani – who has been likened by some to a young Fabio Cannavaro – with a move to Arsenal, although Napoli are also said to hold an interest in the Italy Under-21 international.