I love Sturridge and I don't think any of our fans would disagree that on his day, he is a top, top quality striker who all of us would love to have in the team. The thing is, his 'day' comes few and far between as injuries have sadly taken their toll. Every time he would return from a lay off I'd be the first to talk the naysayers down when they said "Watch him limp off in the warm up!" - I really wanted to believe that this time, it would be different.
Alas, each time they were proved right and Danny Boy would end up with another lengthy lay off.
It seems clear that Sturridge is not one of Jürgen's favourites but even then, I would've loved to have him as an option to come off the bench - even now, I would have loved to have had Sturridge on the bench in the Champion's League Final over Solanke - he can literally change a game with a moment of impetuous brilliance.
Moving forward, my heart would still want him as an option for the upcoming season and the chance to have a good pre season, stay fit and see if his body can hold out, but I know that now, is probably the right time to say goodbye.
Will always have a soft spot for him and wish he could have fulfilled his potential with us though!
YNWA
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