Rodgers has said that he will check on the Liverpool strikers fitness over the weekend and determine if he is fit to play a part in the away fixture in London on Monday night.

Sturridge did not play a part in Liverpool’s win over Norwich 2 weeks ago but featured in Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at the weekend.

Rodgers told reporters at a press conference today that…

“We’ll see over the next 48 hours,” said the Northern Irishman. “He hadn’t trained since he got injured in the [Manchester City game], so it was a bit much [against Chelsea].

“He had worked really hard to get back and we needed something on the bench that could support us and help us in the game but unfortunately, it wasn’t to be.

“But he’s certainly in a much better place. He’s worked tirelessly this week with the medical team. He re-joins the group and we’ll see how he is come Monday.”





