Sturridge, apparently, is not fit to play two games a week. Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge will be rested for the Europa League visit of Swiss side Sion on Thursday. Belgium international Divock Origi, who has started just one match for the Reds since returning from a loan spell at Lille, is likely to play up front.
Forwards Christian Benteke (hamstring) and Roberto Firmino (leg) are also missing for Brendan Rodgers's side. Skipper Jordan Henderson, out until mid-November with a broken foot, and defender Dejan Lovren are out.