Daniel Sturridge must recognise pain game, says Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes striker Daniel Sturridge has to learn more about the difference between “serious pain and what is only pain” in order to conquer his injury problems.

The 26-year-old pulled out of the squad for the 2-1 Europa League win over Bordeaux on Thursday after reporting discomfort in his foot.

Sturridge has missed almost as many matches as he has featured in since joining the club in January 2013 and hip surgery in May has restricted him to 252 minutes over three appearances this season. Klopp has yet to play him since taking over as manager in mid-October.