Brendan Rodgers confirms Sturridge will displace Suarez upfront

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, has confirmed that he will adjust his tactical formation, to accommodate new signing, Daniel Sturridge.

The change will see 15-goal Luis Suarez, take up a new position behind the former Chelsea striker, as Rodgers attempts to maximise Sturridge’s pace through the middle.

“The principles of your game are based on your players. I think for Daniel his best position will be straight through the middle with his pace,” he said.

“Luis will play for the common good of the team. I spoke with Luis at length on this subject a number of times. This has been the plan for a few months.

“When he played at Ajax he played in behind the central striker as a No 10, in between the lines. He also played as a reverse winger from the left side.

“Wherever he plays he will make the same movements and he will find the space because he is a world-class player. It is not a problem at all.

“It is never a problem having top players so don’t talk about problems with players. We need good players.”

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