The Rodgers Transition (2012-2015)
Sturridge's Liverpool spell: 21 goals in 2013–14, Europa League final goal, and Champions League winner in 2019.
Daniel Sturridge joined Liverpool in January 2013, forming a prolific attacking partnership with Luis Suárez. In the 2013–14 Premier League season, Liverpool scored more than 100 goals, with Sturridge netting 21 and Suárez 31. Injuries curtailed his next two seasons, limiting appearances. He scored the opening goal in the 2016 UEFA Europa League final, though Liverpool lost to Sevilla. Under Jürgen Klopp, he featured mostly as a substitute and was part of the 2019 UEFA Champions League-winning squad.
- Notable Result
- 9-0 vs Bournemouth (December 2013)
Lore & Background
Sturridge scored 21 goals in the 2013–14 Premier League season, second only to Luis Suárez's 31, as Liverpool scored over 100 goals. He scored the opening goal in the 2016 UEFA Europa League final, but Liverpool lost to Sevilla. He was part of the 2019 UEFA Champions League-winning squad.
In Their Own Story
The floodlights hummed over Anfield on a crisp September evening in 2014. Brendan Rodgers stood by the touchline, hands clasped behind his back, watching as Luis Suarez weaved through the opposition defense. The crowd roared, anticipating another moment of magic from the Uruguayan striker. It was nights like this that defined the hope of the transition—a belief that the beautiful game could be played at its highest level right here in Merseyside.
Reader's Guide
Sturridge joined Liverpool in January 2013. His best season was 2013–14, with 21 league goals. Injuries limited his appearances in the following two seasons. He scored in the 2016 Europa League final loss. He was a substitute under Klopp and won the 2019 Champions League.
Did You Know?
- Sturridge scored 21 goals in the 2013–14 Premier League season, behind only Luis Suárez.
- He scored the opening goal in the 2016 UEFA Europa League final.
- He was part of Liverpool's 2019 UEFA Champions League-winning squad.
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