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Liverpool boss Rodgers wary calling on Sturridge for Chelsea Cup clash

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is wary of rushing back fit-again Daniel Sturridge.

With the second leg of the Capital One Cup semi-final at Chelsea looming, the temptation for Rodgers would be to unleash Sturridge.

"The other players have shown (enough) in this period, in the last seven weeks," said Rodgers.

"He (Sturridge) wants to be involved in the big games. But we have to be realistic and careful. Chelsea is a very important game. If he feels right to be involved in some part, then we will maybe look at it. But it is a big risk."

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