Weakened Reds left reeling

Hull City 3 Liverpool 1

Sturridge has been ruled out for up to eight weeks after suffering ligament damage to his left ankle in training on Friday. He came on as a sub last weekend to salvage a point in the Merseyside derby, but Brendan Rodgers did not have that option against Hull.

Without his potency, Liverpool got exactly what they deserved from a tepid display.