How the Reds have missed Sturridge.
At the start of last season, Luis Suarez was enjoying one of his bans, yet the Reds managed fine with Sturridge leading their line.
This season, Suarez has obviously left for pastures new – but would have been banned again.
The issue for Liverpool has not been the loss of Suarez but rather the injury to Surridge who is simply one of their most important players and someone who HAS to be kept fit.
A forward who can score week in week out and one who is improving season upon season.