Sturridge staying positive despite bit-part role

The Liverpool striker has been out of favour with Jurgen Klopp this season and has also struggled with injuries, meaning that he has played just 11 Premier League games and scored one Premier League goal this season.

However, the England international is remaining positive, despite not playing as much as he would like.

"The most important thing is that I keep my mindset as positive as possible," he said.

"It's a team game at the end of the day. Everyone is going to be needed in the squad. I've not had any issues or problems within the camp.

"I'm enjoying my football and when I get my minutes I focus myself and if I'm not in the team I stay positive and give my input when I can".

Following the 4-1 victory over Stoke, Jurgen Klopp also praised Sturridge's contribution.

He said: "I was more than pleased, it was a perfect goal.

"In a situation like this, 3-1 up but still intense, you can then use the quality Daniel has.

"In this moment you can learn a lot of things in life but not being in this position in this moment - that's natural and doing what he did was perfect.

"It was a wonderful goal and very important because it closed the game and gave us the opportunity to cool down a little bit".