With Roberto Firmino out injured, Jurgen Klopp entrusted Daniel Sturridge with a start up front against Newcastle on Saturday.

Preferred to Divock Origi, who sat on the bench, Sturridge had big shoes to fill in a front three which has been terrorising the Premier League this season.

Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness has become incredibly frustrated with Sturridge over the past few years, saying that he will look back on his career and be angry that he didn't apply himself more.

Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge has been accused of lacking effort by Graeme Souness

Souness says that Liverpool must be frustrated with him because he has a lot of ability

'He’s one of those boys who’ll finish his career, look back and think “I didn’t make the most of what god gave me",' said Souness.

'I think he’s wonderfully talented. Great touch. He might be a passenger tonight. When you have someone like him, so much ability, on a daily basis in training, you’d think “why can’t he have a pint of energy on match days?”'

However, despite his frustrations, Souness still believes he should start ahead of Divock Origi.

In fact, Sturridge showed his quality with a lovely back heel in the lead up to Liverpool's second goal of the match.

He did play well in the first half, but Graeme Souness thinks he'll have regrets in his career

'I’d have him in front of Origi, but i’m not saying he’s someone you can trust. That boy should be one of the first names on the team sheet, for England as well, but his career’s going to pass him by.

'He’ll never fulfill the potential he has. He’s been given a god given talent that few have, but he doesn’t apply himself properly.'

Souness also slammed Sturridge for not warming up properly, implying he wouldn't have as many injury issues as he does if he put a bit more effort in.

'I watched a game a few years ago, warming up, going through the motions in a warm up, no wonder you get injured when you come on as a sub.

'I might be wrong, he might be a demon in training, but he’s a man who’s got so much ability, he’ll finish his career and be angry with himself.'