Brendan Rodgers has confirmed Daniel Sturridge and Jordan Henderson are in contention to face Norwich City on Sunday and that he expects Liverpool to recapture “an exciting dynamic” with the England striker back in the side.
Sturridge has not played for Liverpool since 8 April because of a hip problem that required surgery in the United States. The 26-year-old made only 18 appearances last season as a consequence of thigh, calf and hip problems but, having resumed full training over a week ago, is available for the visit of Alex Neil’s team to Anfield.
Liverpool have scored only four goals in six matches in all competitions this term and Rodgers believes that shortcoming will be addressed once Sturridge improves the manager’s options alongside Christian Benteke and Philippe Coutinho.
Rodgers, who is likely to include Sturridge on the substitutes’ bench on Sunday, said: “Daniel has been training with team for a while, so will see how is in relation to this game. On his game Daniel is one of the best there is. There aren’t too many who can compare when he’s at his level. Few can stretch teams like he can with his pace and he has variety in his finishing. With Christian Benteke alongside him and Philippe Coutinho behind, it’s an exciting dynamic that we’ve been waiting on for quite some time. Daniel can give a different perspective to your team.”
Henderson will have a late fitness test on a persistent heel problem having also visited the United States this week for a procedure, while fellow midfielder Joe Allen has recovered from a hamstring injury.
