Anyone considered the fact there may be very valid reasons why Firmino is starting ahead of Sturridge?
1. Sturridge is just coming back from injury - again - and having missed most of pre season will not be up to speed - very apparent in the Burnley game.
2. He will more than likely be needed against teams who park the bus than those who want to take us on - here Firmino because of his pressing is a better option.
3. Bearing in mind the number of games Sturridge has played in the last 2 season Jürgen may well be managing his game time rather than lose him to another long term injury.
There again I might be talking bollocks and all the keyboard managers on here know better than Jürgen!
Don't think *anyone* knows for sure exactly what Jürgen really thinks about Danny.
But I agree that if Jürgen is starting Bobby, there is good reason.
1 - I'd agree, think he looked bit rusty when have seen him, and may need time to adjust to the pace/mileage
2 - I also agree Studge might be a better option to get thro the bus parkers ... but in saying that, are we saying he wouldn't start against better teams who might play a bit, and vs them we should play Firmino as per Arse/Spuds ?
Teams play their main striker week in week out cause he's the best goalscorer and you need him on the pitch, regardless of who you're playing ... Aguero, Kane, Costa, Ibra etc etc. I'd prefer not to have a chop and change strategy. Be interesting to see if Jürgen does that - I'd be surprised if he did, cause he seems to prefer to keep changes to a minimum.
If Studge really is that main striker, and is fit, then surely he should play ... if not quite fit, we should be taking any opportunity to get him fit - but Klopp doesn't appear to be doing that right now, which is a bit strange.
3 - Bearing in mind how many games he's played in last two seasons might lead you to think more than how his 'returns' can be managed differently. Sure, maybe Klopp has a strategy for bringing him back gently. Or maybe he's saying fuckit Danny, SHOW me that you deserve to start. Personally think it might be the latter, Jürgen was very patient with him last season, waiting for Studge to repay the faith.
I'm big Danny fan, he's by far our most talented goalscorer. Brilliant on his day. I'd love to see him start every game. But Klopp sees him every day, and knows his form. If he is not starting right now, Jürgen has his reasons. And when Danny gets his chance, he needs to take it.