Thursday 3 August 2017 21:09, UK
"World class" Daniel Sturridge would be like two new signings for Liverpool if he can stay fit, says Adam Lallana.
Sturridge was introduced as a half-time substitute in the 3-0 win over Hertha Berlin on Saturday as the club continue their pre-season preparation in Germany.
New signing Dominic Solanke added his second goal for the club since signing from Chelsea in the victory and will provide added competition in the 2017-18 campaign for injury-hampered Sturridge, who started just seven Premier League games last season.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp this month said Sturridge is in the best condition since he took charge in October 2015, though, and Lallana has insisted team-mate Sturridge remains priceless to the side.
"Listen, Studge has been absolutely brilliant in pre-season so far," Lallana told the Telegraph. "You couldn't put a price on him.
"He is a world class player. He has come back from the summer looking absolutely brilliant, so fit. He is going to be a massive player for us this season. I can feel it.
"He is looking really sharp and to have him firing on all cylinders would be like having two new signings if we can keep on the pitch and get him scoring goals."
Sturridge could earn more game time in Liverpool's next game of their Germany tour against Bayern Munich on Tuesday, before the Reds kick off their Premier League campaign against Watford on August 12, live on Sky Sports.
