Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has suffered another injury setback and he is likely to miss the rest of the season.

The 25-year old has battled soft tissue injuries all campaign and his latest hip problem has suggested to manager Brendan Rodgers that they should not take any risks with the player's fitness.

Rodgers said: "We'll see if he's going to be back this season or pre-season.

"The key now is getting him back consistent and playing for the team.

"We'll do what's in his best interest. We have to protect Daniel and make sure he's going to be here over the next number of years, playing and playing to the level we all know he can.

"When he's been fit he's been brilliant for the team, the key now is to see if we can get him back fit and consistently playing.

"It has been difficult for Daniel. He is a good lad who obviously wants to play, wants to be working and helping the team.

"But it has just been one of those seasons for him."