Brendan Rodgers confirmed Daniel Sturridge enjoyed a positive first training session back with his teammates on Sunday – and the striker's fitness will be assessed ahead of the Capital One Cup semi-final, second leg with Chelsea.

The 25-year-old worked alongside the rest of the Liverpool squad at Melwood for the first time since returning from an injury rehabilitation programme in the United States.

Rodgers admits Sturridge has a chance of being included in the travelling party for Tuesday's tie at Stamford Bridge, but insists the Reds will err firmly on the side of caution with his fitness.

"We'll see how he is today," said the manager when asked by reporters whether the No.15 could face Chelsea.

"He had a training session with the team yesterday and he trained very, very well. It was as comfortable as he's looked, even when he was coming back before - he was maybe a little bit tentative. I thought yesterday he looked back to normal.

"We won't risk it, that's for sure. He's been out for a long time, so we just need to make sure he is ready and feels ready, which is important, to come and contribute.

"I don't think he'll be 100 per cent when he comes back, that will only come when he's got his game time once he gets playing games.

"All we can do, alongside him, is make sure he is in the best possible condition that he can be, both physically and mentally, and that will give him a chance to stay fit."

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