STURRIDGE: Without Suarez, a huge attacking burden was set to fall on Sturridge, but the England striker's increasingly worrying susceptibility to injury has deprived Liverpool of his services for the first half of the season. Without him, the Reds have looked impotent. Where last season saw teams so afraid of Liverpool's lethal combination of speed and skill, opponents now have little reason to worry.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 08: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool celebrates scoring the fourth goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on February 8, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
