Daniel Sturridge is likely to miss Liverpool's trip to Manchester United on September 12 as he continues his recovery from injury.

The 25-year-old is set to make a return this month, but the trip to Old Trafford has proved too ambitious a target.

The club, however, expect that he will be back in action by the end of the month.

Daniel Sturridge will not return from injury in time for Liverpool's trip to Manchester United on September 12

Sturridge is stepping up his efforts to return from an injury that has kept him out since April

Sturridge was last week training at Melwood for the first time since undergoing surgery in the United States over the summer.

He has not featured for Liverpool since April and missed the entire pre-season as well as the first four matches of this Premier League campaign.

However, the striker is stepping up his efforts to work his way back to match fitness and should be back wearing the Liverpool shirt soon.

Sturridge is targeting a return to action in September but Old Trafford is very unlikely

Brendan Rodgers hopes to welcome Sturridge back into the team some time later in September

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Sturridge made just 18 appearances in all competitions last season during an injury-plagued campaign.

Since his last appearance in April, Sturridge has been to the United States to be treated by members of the Boston Red Sox medical staff.

He has kept Liverpool supporters updated on his recovery in recent months with a number of pictures and videos on social media.