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Sturridge hopes intense pre-season will stave off injury

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Daniel Sturridge has said manager Juergen Klopp has put the Liverpool squad through the "most intense" pre-season of his career with the England striker pushing himself to the limit in a bid to avoid another injury-disrupted campaign.

The 26-year-old scored 13 goals in 25 appearance last season but failed to have a major impact on the Merseyside club's campaign, as his playing time was limited following a succession of debilitating injuries.

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