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Sturridge suffers thigh injury as Liverpool beat Bayern

Soccer Football - Bayern Munich vs Liverpool - The Audi Cup - Munich, Germany - August 1, 2017 Liverpool's Dominic Solanke comes on as a substitute to replace Daniel Sturridge REUTERS/Michael Dalder

LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge was substituted with a thigh injury as the Premier League club beat Bayern Munich 3-0 in a pre-season match in Germany on Tuesday.

Sturridge, whose career has been blighted by a string of injuries over the last three seasons, scored Liverpool's third goal, but immediately pulled up and was substituted in the 87th minute.

"He hurt his thigh. He has really prepared well, really well, so I hope this is just a small injury and that he can play again soon," Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp told reporters.

Soccer Football - Bayern Munich vs Liverpool - The Audi Cup - Munich, Germany - August 1, 2017 Bayern Munich's Javi Martinez in action with Liverpool's Roberto Firmino REUTERS/Michael Dalder

"It's a shame and I hope it's nothing serious."

Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah also scored for Liverpool, who open their Premier League campaign at Watford on Aug. 12.

Soccer Football - Bayern Munich vs Liverpool - The Audi Cup - Munich, Germany - August 1, 2017 Liverpool's Dominic Solanke in action with Bayern Munich's Kingsley Coman REUTERS/Michael Dalder

(Reporting by Toby Davis; Editing by Rory Carroll)

Soccer Football - Bayern Munich vs Liverpool - The Audi Cup - Munich, Germany - August 1, 2017 Bayern Munich's David Alaba goes off REUTERS/Michael Dalder
Soccer Football - Bayern Munich vs Liverpool - The Audi Cup - Munich, Germany - August 1, 2017 Liverpool's Marko Grujic celebrates scoring a goal that is later disallowed REUTERS/Michael Dalder
Soccer Football - Bayern Munich vs Liverpool - The Audi Cup - Munich, Germany - August 1, 2017 Bayern Munich's David Alaba goes off REUTERS/Michael Dalder
Soccer Football - Bayern Munich vs Liverpool - The Audi Cup - Munich, Germany - August 1, 2017 Bayern Munich's James Rodriguez goes off REUTERS/Michael Dalder
Soccer Football - Bayern Munich vs Liverpool - The Audi Cup - Munich, Germany - August 1, 2017 Liverpool's Marko Grujic celebrates scoring a goal that is later disallowed REUTERS/Michael Dalder
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