Former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has described Reds striker Daniel Sturridge as "world class" and backed him to come good at Anfield.

"Daniel is a great fella and he wants to play, but it is just difficult for him to get a run of training," Rodgers told Talksport.

"What is so frustrating as a manager is that he is a genuine world-class player. Nine out of 10 players, in that situation you maybe would sell, but because of his talent Liverpool haven't.

"Daniel is a player that makes a difference. When you have that type of player you want to do everything you can for him. He makes the team better. He makes everyone else better. He has got everything."