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Striker denied his favourite role by Klopp and admits: I’m not saying I’m happy to do it

- BY DAVID MADDOCK

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DANIEL STURRIDGE has revealed his frustratio­n at Jurgen Klopp’s decision to ignore him for a central striking role.

The England forward insists he is ready to “do a job for the team” by operating in a wide position for Liverpool, but added: “That’s not saying I am happy to do it.”

The tension was evident after he came off the bench to score twice in a 5-0 EFL Cup win at Burton on Tuesday night.

Sturridge said: “I have to do a job for the team. That’s not saying I am happy to do it. That’s saying

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 ??  ?? FEELING HARD DAN BY Sturridge is unhappy with Reds boss Klopp (left) for playing him out wide instead of up front
FEELING HARD DAN BY Sturridge is unhappy with Reds boss Klopp (left) for playing him out wide instead of up front

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