Liverpool have been handed a major blow as their star striker Daniel Sturridge suffered an injury during international duty.
The Reds star is expected to be out for 3-4 weeks as per reports circulating in the British media. Can the merseysiders could well without him.
Last season, Brendan Rodgers did well when one of Suarez or Sturridge were out injured or suspended. However, this time he will have a completely new strike force and will expect Italian star Mario Balotelli to step up.
If three weeks is the time then Sturridge is expected to miss games against Villa and West Ham in the premier league and once Champions League fixture against Ludogrets. Liverpool fans hope he will be back in time for the all important derby game against Everton on 27th.
Daniel’s injury makes Balotelli signing and Borini stay even more significant but how will Brendan line up without his main man upfront.
BR has mostly focused on three men midfield so that defense gets some help as well and perhaps that will be the case with Mario playing lone up top.
Here is how Liverpool will line up without Daniel Sturridge.
4-3-3
Markovic has featured in two games as a substitute and is ready to start the game. Sturridge’s pace and movement can only be matched by one of the quickest around and Markovic will be perfect.
4-2-3-1
Sterling has been at his best playing behind the striker and this formation has been used many a times last season mainly at Anfield. Lallana can come into this setup but on the right hand side.
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Liverpool Starting Formations Without Daniel Sturridge
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I like the look of the 4-2-3-1 line-up. It will give Mario the opportunity to express himself and show what he has got. It will keep Sterling and Gerrard in their preferred positions and it will allow Henderson and Markovic the opportunity to run at defences using their speed. All that while having a strong and solid back four.
I Think Coutinho Should Be Given More Playing Time. In Two Or Three Games He Will Be Able To Pick His Form No Doubt He Is A Talented Player. He Shoul Be The One To Play At Left.