Reports are rife Daniel Sturridge underwent
a medical at Melwood ahead of his £12 million move to Liverpool from Chelsea.
I’ve had quite a few people asking me my opinion of Daniel Sturridge, so in this
article I’ll explore some reasons on why I think Liverpool fans should remain
optimistic about the impending signing of the England international.
1. He
scores goals.
Every single Liverpool fan can agree on the
fact the squad lacks goals. It’s evident to see. A career tally of 38 goals in
140 games is an honest return considering Sturridge been largely deployed out
wide. Throw in the fact he’s recently turned 23 and didn’t have consistent
stints in the Chelsea side - it doesn’t look bad at all. His loan move to
Bolton in January 2011 proved prosperous for the striker, a string of games
with a prominent role in the side saw him net 8 times in 12 games, notching 4
goals in his first 4 appearances – becoming only the sixth person to achieve the feat
in the Premier League. The signing of Daniel Sturridge would lift the weighty
burden on Uruguayan Luis Suarez; a 10-15-goal season from the forward would
make the difference between top 6 and top 4.
2. He’s
a presence
The Liverpool front line lacks in the
physical department. This was most notably highlighted in the goalless home
draw against Stoke City in October. The young and inexperienced duo of Raheem
Sterling and Suso were bullied throughout the game, limiting the supply to
front man Luis Suarez, who himself was on the end of a few bullish tackles. Daniel
Sturridge’s presence would go a long way in ‘dishing it back’ so to speak.
Suarez, Sterling, Suso, Assaidi and Downing aren’t renown for their build in a
league distinguished for its physicality. Not to mention having another threat
from set pieces, only Martin Skrtel and Daniel Agger are taller first teamers.
3. He’s
versatile
Daniel Sturridge has finely displayed how
he can play either upfront as a sole striker or out wide in his time at
Manchester City, Chelsea and Bolton. In terms of tactics, it’s a jigsaw fit for
how Rodgers wants his team to set up.
“When you’ve got [Jose] Enrique and [Stewart] Downing on the left side they both get in each other’s way. Because he’s [Jose Enrique] a runner, he wants to work that space in front of him and on the inside. If Stewart Downing’s a winger he’s in his way, so for me you need someone who can play on the outside, but someone who’s comfortable on the inside, who can run in on goal and also leave that space for him to operate in.” Brendan Rodgers’ comments in a recent ‘fan-site’ interview.
Basically a wide forward, a player that’s comfortable on the outside, as well
as on the inside. It helps create and score more goals, a distinct feature
lacking from Liverpool’s play. Back to Sturridge, he’s exactly that. His eye
for goal is coupled with his ability to hog the touchline if required to do so.
A perfect fit? On paper, it seems so.
4. He
possesses pace and unpredictability
Apart from a select few players, the Liverpool
squad as a whole lacks pace. The introduction of Daniel Sturridge would supply
the front line with a couple of key attributes, most notably, speed. Counter
attacks at times this season fizzled out, a player with quick feet as well as
raw pace can trouble any defence in world football.
There are glimpses of unpredictability with
Daniel Sturridge. He’s a player that could pull a rabbit out of a hat; make
himself stand up and be counted. Cast your memories back to the opening minute
of Chelsea’s home tie against Queens Park Rangers last season, a first time
ferocious strike with his weaker right foot left Paddy Kenny with no chance.
Scoring out of seemingly nothing.
Combined with the movement of Liverpool’s
play, the pace and unpredictability of Daniel Sturridge has the potential to
set Anfield alight.
5. Regular
football = Goals
Whether Daniel Sturridge signs or not, I
think the touted fee of £12 million would be a good piece of business by
Brendan Rodgers. He’ll get a player not only with massive potential, but a
player that’s ready to take the goal-scoring burden off Luis Suarez. Some argue
he’s greedy, but maybe that’s what we need. A decisive forward. One that’s not
afraid to shoot. To take the responsibility and finally, score goals.
Sikander Najib
What are your thoughts on Daniel Sturridge?
Leave them below or tweet them to @AttackoftheKop.
19 comments:
I'M TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU.-
I trust in BR, your comments are bang on the button!!
Sturridge exactly what we need!!
i like him better than shelvey. who cares about cost when you score goals
Just a poor man's Defoe. Except he costs 12m.
Greedy, defensively poor and a questionable attitude.
Big, big gamble from LFC.
He's a young lad n clearly ambitious. He fits our bill.perfectly. Don't have a go before he starts. I reckon he will blossom with us. Just watch.
well i hope rogers no,s what he,s doing,sturridge is one of the most selfish playes around.3 previous managers haven,t been able to put it right.if he starts ding the same at lfc then suarez wont put up with him and this may start trouble amoungst other team members.
I think he will indeed be a gamble but what isn't? He may be the boost that this team needs.
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Versatility is always a plus
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