The England striker returned to the starting line-up in devastating fashion in midweek as he scored twice in the Capital One Cup rout at Southampton
The England striker returned to the starting line-up in devastating fashion in midweek as he scored twice in the Capital One Cup rout at Southampton.
It came just a week after Klopp doubted Sturridge's pain threshold and Lawrenson believes the German will get the best out of Sturridge at Anfield.
"For evidence of Jurgen Klopp's excellent man-management skills, consider the case of Daniel Sturridge," he writes in the Liverpool Echo.
"The striker was given a less-than-gentle kick up the backside by his boss last week after missing the Europa League tie with Bordeaux."
Jurgen Klopp's man-management skills have got Daniel Sturridge firing, says Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson
The England striker returned to the starting line-up in devastating fashion in midweek as he scored twice in the Capital One Cup rout at Southampton
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The England striker returned to the starting line-up in devastating fashion in midweek as he scored twice in the Capital One Cup rout at Southampton.
It came just a week after Klopp doubted Sturridge's pain threshold and Lawrenson believes the German will get the best out of Sturridge at Anfield.
"For evidence of Jurgen Klopp's excellent man-management skills, consider the case of Daniel Sturridge," he writes in the Liverpool Echo.
"The striker was given a less-than-gentle kick up the backside by his boss last week after missing the Europa League tie with Bordeaux
"It was time for Sturridge to decide. Just how much did he want to make it at Liverpool?
"He provided the answer by following a surprise appearance from the bench in the win over Swansea City last Sunday by starting and scoring twice against Southampton.
"Sturridge reacted in the right manner. He clearly thought he had to prove he can still play despite little aches, knocks and strains.
"As I've said many times in the past, when teams start winning injured players tend to regain fitness more quickly.
"Good on him. Because you know if he is playing regularly, he will score goals for fun.
"I saw a quote from Christian Benteke the other week that has really stuck in my mind.
"He was asked about Jurgen Klopp, and his response was along the lines of: “Your manager is your friend. But he's not your best friend.”
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"We can see from the amount of hugs he offers his players after a match that he has a bond with them.
"But you know he won't shirk from having a go when it's required. And you won't be able to take liberties with him."
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