Daniel Sturridge - A bargain at £12 million?

It remains to be seen if the title of this post comes true, but the arrival of Sturridge on Merseyside brought sceptical comments about his attitude, positional sense, vision. His finishing, his best asset even has been questioned on occasions while at Chelsea and Manchester City. While on loan Bolton his goal return was fantastic and despite the detractors he was a 1 in 3 striker at Chelsea. Only under Andre Villas Boas did Sturridge get the opportunity to show what he was capable of. But like some managers, he became victim of circumstance.

January 2013, Chelsea decided to cash in on the 23 year-old England international. If anything to go by so far it was a decision that has benefited Liverpool to the extreme. His 3 goals in 3 appearances are just the icing on top of the cake but the sceptical comments as mentioned above so far have been proved a null point and just hear'say on some parts of the media. In what looks like a blossoming partnership with Luis Suarez, so far and I know it is early days but could be prolific as Gerrard/Torres relationship of 4 years ago when that was in its pomp. The second goal on Saturday was essence of just the natural ability of two players made to play alongside each other.

At £12 million pounds, it could be one of the best buys Liverpool have made since Luis Suarez. The dynamic of this Liverpool side has changed, a side that lacked options in the key area up top now have options. But Sturridge has brought something else, not necessarily a number 9 but a poacher of sorts. 2 of his 3 goals have shown his ability to be in the right place at the right time. The next two League games away to Arsenal and City will be a massive test for not only Sturridge but Rodgers and his developing side. So far so good in regards to Daniel Sturridge, his utter belief in himself alone removes the heaviness of playing in the Red shirt of Liverpool that has seen some decent forwards in the past not able to cope with.