Sturridge is expected to return to training this week after suffering a hamstring injury while on England duty more than two months ago

Brendan Rodgers has warned that Liverpool cannot place undue pressure on Daniel Sturridge by viewing the forward as the potential saviour of their season as he nears a return to full fitness.

Sturridge is expected to return to senior-team training this week for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury while on international duty with England more than two months ago.

During his absence, which was extended by a calf strain picked up in mid-October, Liverpool have won only four times in 14 matches as they continue to struggle for form.

Rodgers expects Sturridge to be available for Liverpool’s next Barclays Premier League game, away to Crystal Palace on Sunday, November 23, but he has acknowledged that there is a danger of the 25-year-old