Daniel Sturridge

[ja1 1,166]

http://www.statsbomb.com/2014/02/we-need-to-talk-about-daniel-sturridge/

Agree with this article that he's always looked a good player, and that he still doesn't really get the recognition he deserves.

[Polo7 3,496]

Still dances like a complete twat.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

He's pretty much scored in every game since he's been back from that injury.

Bring back our striker

[Jase 43,479]

All players want to play for Jose

If we don't get Cavani and Suarez, than both Costa and Sturridge are next on the list

Sturridge has 11 goals; 3 assists in 15 matches against United; Arsenal; City; Tottenham; Everton and us the last year and a half - Jose likes the type of striker that turns up for big matches.

Sturridge may be scoring in the big games but it takes more than that to get into the good books of Mourinho. Given Sturridge's lack of defensive abilities and even tactical understanding, don't think Mourinho would really fancy him and moreover, Sturridge isn't that all round striker that Jose likes in his team especially when you consider he has that selfish streak in him.

[hjperdeath 2,226]

Scoring but not the player we need right now. Need someone more complete.

[Las7 951]

Sturridge may be scoring in the big games but it takes more than that to get into the good books of Mourinho. Given Sturridge's lack of defensive abilities and even tactical understanding, don't think Mourinho would really fancy him and moreover, Sturridge isn't that all round striker that Jose likes in his team especially when you consider he has that selfish streak in him.

Lack of pressing would obviously be an issue since that's definitely be one of the things Jose would drill into any striker that we sign. But as we have seen with Hazard - Jose challenges players to do something and it's up to them to live up to expectations. I don't think it's a problem for Daniel to have this drilled into him. In terms of Tactical understanding - Daniel is very fluid know how to pull defenders out of position and his cleaver movement leads to chances even against packed defenses. I wouldn't say that Sturridge isn't the type of striker Jose likes in a team - I think first and foremost Jose looks for players that follow his instructions.

All strikers have a selfish streak to them, usually for Sturridge it has been showcased when he is on a hat trick for Pool but very rarely when it's a close match.

There are preconceived notions based on his game on the right wing for us, which is nothing like the way he plays for Liverpool - either on his own or in a more fluid system where Sturridge and Suarez both interchange positions. I saw enough against West Ham and United last season to think he would thrive with the type of service our attacking midfielders provide. He is the perfect striker in fast fluid football where the ball is passed into space or at the feet due to his movement; first touch and capability of beating defenders with both dribbling and speed.

His conversation rate w/out penalties is absolutely class - he is more clinical than even Suarez/Kun. Basically he is the type of player we though we were getting when we signed Torres.

Liverpool won't sell him for less than £50-60m, would you be willing to pay that? Would you be willing to make the club a laughing stock?

First of all I doubt he would that much - his transfer fee would probably be similar to Costa.

In terms of other clubs laughing at us, if Jose decides he is the man for the job than I don't see why we would care. Just like not caring when Mata was transfer or when we signed back Matic. What previous managers and transfer policies we had shouldn't effect us. And I would never care what other people think as long as Jose is calling the shots - if we are looking at Costa we should look at Sturridge their scoring records are pretty much the same in top flight football. They are both just about to hit their prime 24 and 25 year old respectively. They both offer different strengths and weaknesses but first and foremost they offer the most important thing we should be looking for - someone to put the ball in the back of the net and provide relief to our midfielders so they don't have to feel they have to do everything.

Personally after Cavani/Suarez who are probably the two best striker that we "might" have a chance to sign. The next best thing we need to be aiming for are Costa/Sturridge/Mandzukic - not exploring the possibility of signing Sturridge just because we sold him an year and half ago would be a bad decision.

[Jase 43,479]

Lack of pressing would obviously be an issue since that's definitely be one of the things Jose would drill into any striker that we sign. But as we have seen with Hazard - Jose challenges players to do something and it's up to them to live up to expectations. I don't think it's a problem for Daniel to have this drilled into him.

Saying it is one thing but whether Sturridge has the capacity to learn and execute it the way Mourinho wants it is another. One would like to believe that under AVB, RDM and now Rodgers, Sturridge would have been drilled into doing his defensive duties diligently and yet at times watching Liverpool, you could still see the half-hearted or nonchalant effort of his defending that we sometimes see when he was still with us.

All strikers have a selfish streak to them, usually for Sturridge it has been showcased when he is on a hat trick for Pool but very rarely when it's a close match.

I don't disagree with that but could argue his selfishness is OTT and is causing him to make poor decisions such as the easiest one of all, pass instead of shooting but he decides to shoot rather than pass when a teammate is in a better position.

There are preconceived notions based on his game on the right wing for us, which is nothing like the way he plays for Liverpool - either on his own or in a more fluid system where Sturridge and Suarez both interchange positions. I saw enough against West Ham and United last season to think he would thrive with the type of service our attacking midfielders provide. He is the perfect striker in fast fluid football where the ball is passed into space or at the feet due to his movement; first touch and capability of beating defenders with both dribbling and speed.

All look good and nice on paper but would it turn that way on the pitch? Additionally, the situation you mentioned there is when the space are there for us to play but what about when the teams park the bus or to use a more loose term/phrase, play defensively and deny us the space to play? Is Sturridge capable of being physical and battle defenders? Can he hold the ball up and play others in or link up with others? I'm not sure. I'm not sure if he's that all-rounder kind of striker that Mourinho typically has as his main ST in his teams.

[The Skipper 20,609]

Saying it is one thing but whether Sturridge has the capacity to learn and execute it the way Mourinho wants it is another. One would like to believe that under AVB, RDM and now Rodgers, Sturridge would have been drilled into doing his defensive duties diligently and yet at times watching Liverpool, you could still see the half-hearted or nonchalant effort of his defending that we sometimes see when he was still with us.

I don't disagree with that but could argue his selfishness is OTT and is causing him to make poor decisions such as the easiest one of all, pass instead of shooting but he decides to shoot rather than pass when a teammate is in a better position.

All look good and nice on paper but would it turn that way on the pitch? Additionally, the situation you mentioned there is when the space are there for us to play but what about when the teams park the bus or to use a more loose term/phrase, play defensively and deny us the space to play? Is Sturridge capable of being physical and battle defenders? Can he hold the ball up and play others in or link up with others? I'm not sure. I'm not sure if he's that all-rounder kind of striker that Mourinho typically has as his main ST in his teams.

Sturridge is great at holding on to the ball, he has great feet, has speed, charisma, has shown at Liverpool he can produce great assists and can obviously finish. IMO he's very well rounded apart from maybe his lack of right foot (which isn't that bad to begin with anyway).

I think Mou would've loved him as a striker, especially if he could get that work rate out of him.

[Jase 43,479]

Sturridge is great at holding on to the ball, he has great feet, has speed, charisma, has shown at Liverpool he can produce great assists and can obviously finish. IMO he's very well rounded apart from maybe his lack of right foot (which isn't that bad to begin with anyway).

I think Mou would've loved him as a striker, especially if he could get that work rate out of him.

Can he be physical when needed though? I'm not convinced with his overall style of play and that it will suit us. He fits in rather perfectly to Liverpool's one now..

[The Skipper 20,609]

Can he be physical when needed though? I'm not convinced with his overall style of play and that it will suit us. He fits in rather perfectly to Liverpool's one now..

Sturridge is not a small lad, he's 6ft and not exactly scrawny. We don't need an overly physical CF for this team IMO, a technical striker in the Eto'o/Benzema/Sturridge mould would be more than fine.

If we need physicality up front we'll start Lukaku.

[Korea 734]

Daniel is better than Lukaku, however, I wouldnt want either being the future 9 for Chelsea.....

Daniel found the right team in Liverpool to utilize him to his full capacity, so....

[Strike 7,478]

Can he be physical when needed though? I'm not convinced with his overall style of play and that it will suit us. He fits in rather perfectly to Liverpool's one now..

i think he would fit in the counter-attacking model Chelsea have now. especially in the big games, he would work well with the front 4

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Glad we sold him based on his cuntish celebration alone.

[Jase 43,479]

Sturridge is not a small lad, he's 6ft and not exactly scrawny. We don't need an overly physical CF for this team IMO, a technical striker in the Eto'o/Benzema/Sturridge mould would be more than fine.

If we need physicality up front we'll start Lukaku.

Sturridge is no scrawny but he doesn't exactly have that physical nature in him. Someone like Eto'o is technical but they also have that strength and physicality about them. Jose always seem to have these types in his teams over the years.

As for Lukaku, would he stay? There have been rumours circling that he might be sold come end of the season..

i think he would fit in the counter-attacking model Chelsea have now. especially in the big games, he would work well with the front 4

But we are not exactly playing on the counter every time only, are we?

[Jusek 2,031]

Glad we sold him based on his cuntish celebration alone.