Liverpool hero Danny Murphy believes Daniel Sturridge's Reds career is in the balance.

Sturridge has started just four times in all competitions this season and was hauled off on the hour mark in last night's 0-0 draw against Manchester United.

"It's a difficult one with Sturridge because I think he's the most talented striker in England the best finisher but the way Klopp wants to play I can't see him being first choice when everybody's fit," former Liverpool midfielder Murphy told BBC 5 Live.

"He doesn't seem the like the type of lad to sit around on the bench.

"I'd be surprised if next season he was still a Liverpool player."