The Scot’s wife went into labour on the eve of the Canaries’ encounter at Anfield, before giving birth the following morning.
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Without the talismanic Uruguayan, though, Liverpool look flat. Yet, he remains the most reliable right back in Liverpool’s current squad and will be expect to feature in the starting XI at Villa Park.
“That was another positive from the weekend”, said McAllister.
“Hard work pays and it’s just going to be a matter of time until they can get the results to be rewarded by that”.
Sturridge’s rust was apparent, and his partnership with Benteke only is in its nascent stage.
The club’s lack of direction is painstakingly obvious.
The Reds host Carlisle in the third round of the League Cup on Wednesday.
Sturridge played 63 minutes against Norwich in his first appearance since April 8. “He’s a quality player and brings something a little bit different”. Liverpool had 21 total shots, in which seven were on-target.
The 24-year-old left Villa for Liverpool in a £32.5m deal in July, having scored to help beat Rodgers’ side in the FA Cup semifinals last season. Norwich had seven total shots, in which two found the target.
“If anyone deserved a goal, it’s Danny Ings”, said McAllister of the former Burnley player. It largely kept him out of action for Belgium, and while he seemed fine following his return to club action against Manchester United, against Norwich it forced him off at the half.
That their first match is against Andorra should hopefully give Benteke an extra week off if he doesn’t recover more quickly than expected.
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It had been claimed the Reds had sounded out the Italian to see if he would be interested in replacing the under pressure Northern Irishman. Liverpool have now gone five games in all competitions without a win.
