The England global understands the queries, and said his contribution for his team were more important than individual efforts.
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But the former Borussia Dortmund boss says Sturridge, who was included in Sam Allardyce’s first England squad on Sunday evening, will play regularly for the Reds this season.
“It will be exciting what will happen there”.
By comparison, Klopp felt like his ‘keeper only had to make “one good save” on this occasion – although he called it “a brilliant save” to deny Alderweireld – and said Liverpool were “more in the game” overall.
“It feels worst now than the last time we were here last season”. We’re still on the way. It’s a good team, thank God. “It’s a good team so hopefully we’ll choose different line-ups for different games”.
When it came to replacing Philippe Coutinho, Divock Origi was chosen – with Sturridge confined to a limited supporting role in the closing stages.
When selected, Klopp has been using Sturridge in a wide position, something the striker recently bemoaned.
Can is doubtful due to an ankle problem, while Coutinho missed the trip to Burton after complaining of a stiff hamstring.
Spurs striker Harry Kane is yet to score this season, but having taken seven games to open his account last term – which ended with him winning the Golden Boot – manager Mauricio Pochettino is not anxious.
– James Milner has scored in 42 Premier League games without losing (W34 D8); only Darius Vassell (46 games) has scored in more without defeat in Premier League history. There’s no big mountain for him, Daniel.
Klopp hit back and said: ‘Why should I think about something like this?
“Even though he’s from Holland, he’s proper English!”
“I’m a Liverpool player and I’ll do whatever I can for the team”.
Between them the two Manchester clubs, United and City, have forked out in excess of £300million, while Liverpool – Spurs’ opponents on Saturday – have also been busy and fierce rivals Arsenal have deals lined up which could take their spending close to the £100million mark.
Pochettino saved particular praise for Michel Vorm – the keeper, a stand in for Higo Lloris, pulling off some excellent saves – and Eric Dier, who moved over to right back to cover for Walker.
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A succession of thwarted chances preceded a beautifully-taken goal from Rose, although it was some woeful defending that presented him with the chance to secure a second draw in three Premier League matches this season.
