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Jurgen Klopp: This is what I thought of Daniel Sturridge in Liverpool’s win over Stoke
JURGEN KLOPP heaped praise on Daniel Sturridge after the striker scored Liverpool’s fourth in the 4-1 win over Stoke.
Liverpool's Henderson delighted after 4-1 win over Stoke
Sturridge has struggled for game time with Liverpool this season due to poor form and injuries.
But he grabbed his first league goal of the season against Stoke after coming off the bench.
Jurgen Klopp has heaped praise on Liverpool star Daniel Sturridge
We are losing Sadio Mane during the Africa Cup of Nations, so it is important to have Daniel back
And Klopp insists Sturridge has a big part to play at Anfield in the coming weeks.
"Sturridge's was goal really important as well," Klopp said.
"It is good to see he is back and fit.
Liverpool star Daniel Sturridge got his first league goal of the season against Stoke
“We are losing Sadio Mane during the Africa Cup of Nations, so it is important to have Daniel back.
"His goal was wonderful, a special instinct he has. You cannot teach that.
“It was a bit speculation to move there [and hope for the backpass], but it was a great goal."
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