Sturridge: My 'nine finals' fitness aim
Daniel Sturridge has set himself the target of remaining fit for the 'nine cup finals' Liverpool face between now and the end of the season.
The striker - who was named in Roy Hodgson's latest England squad on Thursday - has endured a stop-start beginning to life at Anfield but has managed five goals in eight appearances since completing a switch from Stamford Bridge in early January.
He returned to the side to face Tottenham last weekend, helping the Reds secure a 3-2 win as the quest for European football continues.
Now Sturridge is hoping to stay in the team until May.
"My fitness is fine," the 23-year-old told Liverpoolfc.com. "When I came back for the Tottenham game I trained for a couple of days prior to that. I didn't feel as sharp as I could have.
"I'm not making excuses for not performing as well as I'd have liked to have done! I'm glad the team won and I was happy to help the team.
"We've got nine games left and it's nine cup finals in my opinion. I'm hoping to remain fit and God willing I can for those nine games."
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