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5 players Liverpool might sell in January

By Rucker Haringey

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Adam Lallana of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane on August 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Adam Lallana of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane on August 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /
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BURNLEY, ENGLAND – AUGUST 20: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool arrives at the stadium during the Premier League match between Burnley and Liverpool at Turf Moor on August 20, 2016 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)
BURNLEY, ENGLAND – AUGUST 20: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool arrives at the stadium during the Premier League match between Burnley and Liverpool at Turf Moor on August 20, 2016 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) /

2. Daniel Sturridge

Sturridge is one of Liverpool’s most talented attackers, but there is an obvious disconnect between he and Klopp. The English attacker only wants to play as a central striker, while the German boss feels more comfortable playing him out on the wing.

This is one of those rare arguments where both men could be right. Sturridge clearly has enough talent to be a starting centre forward at Liverpool. He proved he can score goals by the bushel under former manager Brendan Rodgers.

That is, if he’s healthy. The English striker is injury prone to say the least. Klopp has every reason to hesitate in turning over the keys to his attack to a player who will likely miss significant match time.

Both men are dug into their respective positions. Both men have solid logic to support their point of view. That’s why a January sale is so likely.

If Sturridge isn’t the club’s starting centre forward when January rolls around, he’ll be worth more to another club. Some Premier League side struggling in the middle of the table, or even one in a relegation battle, will break the bank to pry him away from the Reds. Jurgen Klopp will be happy to profit from his sale, and reinvest the funds on a player he feels he can rely on.

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