Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers admits Daniel Sturridge's injury problems have hurt them this season.

Sturridge's campaign has been plagued by injury.

"I think we have found some underlying issues that maybe relate to Daniel's issues and problems this season and the ongoing problems he's had, so the medical team here, liaising with some of the medics in America, are doing everything we possibly can to give Daniel every opportunity to stay consistently fit and available," said the Reds boss.

Asked whether part of Sturridge's problems were mental, Rodgers added: "I'm not sure. Daniel is like every other player - he wants to play and be available.

"It is just unfortunate for him. If you track his career he's had little issues along the way.

"We have to do everything we can to get him on the training field and into the game, hence the reason for looking into the issue."