Adam Lallana hails “world class” Daniel Sturridge after Liverpool brace

A Divock Origi hat-trick, Daniel Sturridge brace and Jordon Ibe goal saw Liverpool to a 6-1 win at St Mary’s on Wednesday.

“He showed exactly what he’s about and why we want him back and in the team”, the attacking midfielder told the club’s official website, obviously impressed with his compatriots eye for goal.

Divock Origi scored a hat-trick and Daniel Sturridge marked his return from injuries with two stunning goals after Sadio Mane had put Southampton ahead in the first minute.

“I said to Sturridge after the game “now I know what everybody is talking about so thank you”, Klopp stated.

“How should I know (if Sturridge can get back to his career-best form of 2013/14)?”

Rarely a game goes by these days without Liverpool fans seeing a beaming Klopp embracing his players at the final whistle.

The Liverpool FC manager was delighted to see England worldwide Daniel Sturridge on the scoresheet, revealing after the game that he finally realised the quality that the 26-year-old possesses.

“Of course maybe he can be better”.

“It’s a tough situation for him (Origi), he knows he has to learn”, Klopp said.

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Substitute Shane Long fired a header just wide of the post as Southampton continued to push, but against the run of play, the goal fell on the other end of the pitch.

“We’ve beaten Stoke, Chelsea, Man City, had draws at Everton, Spurs and Arsenal and the only defeat they’ve had on the road has been against Manchester United”.

Liverpool would win 6-1 over Southampton to advance.

Much to the surprise of Liverpool and Southampton fans alike, minutes before the final whistle Liverpool would get yet another goal.

A sumptuous piece of play from Can crafted Sturridge’s second, the Germany worldwide creating space with a cute turn and curling a pass over the Southampton defence with the outside of his right foot for the Liverpool forward to net clinically on the half-volley.

The Penrith-born youngster enjoyed a loan spell at Swindon Town last season, and Liverpool are keen on young players gaining experience before exposing them to first-team action in the Premier League. Very complete, defensively strong, good movement, and they killed the game with high quality, but (it was) too easy in my opinion.