Jurgen Klopp plays down talk of Daniel Sturridge seeking Liverpool exit

There was talk on Friday that Sturridge was ready to end his stay at Anfield as he was fed up with public criticism.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted there was “not a story” when questioned about reports suggesting injury-prone striker Daniel Sturridge is looking to leave the club in the summer.

The England international has been sidelined since early December with a hamstring problem, the latest in a long list of issues which has made him unavailable for more days than not since arriving at the club three years ago.