A late call will be made on the winger to see if he can actually make the game after sitting the last couple out with injury – and Brendan Rodgers will be praying he makes it.
Sterling has been a bright light in a troubled season for the Reds and now Sturridge is back, some pressure is off the player and he can actually get back to his best without worrying about carrying the whole team on his shoulders.
Given it is the home leg, Liverpool will want to attack and make sure they win – and will need Sterling running at the Besiktas defence in order to do so.