Jurgen Klopp: Time for Christian Benteke to strike

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has backed striker Christian Benteke to end his slump but admits there is “no hiding place” for the £32.5m signing.

The 25-year-old has not scored for 11 matches, a run stretching back to St Stephen’s Day, and has just seven goals for the season.

He is still Liverpool’s top scorer, which speaks volumes about the Reds’ general form in front of goal, but with Daniel Sturridge making his long-awaited return from injury in Tuesday’s FA Cup exit at West Ham, Benteke’s situation will come under more scrutiny.