During a month filled with dropped points and squandered chances, Liverpool have missed an absent striker and, after Everton’s visit, they do so once more. Liverpool, of course, are a different proposition without Luis Suarez but the player they could have done with most in the 223rd Merseyside derby was his sidekick. Daniel Sturridge’s injury has proven damaging. Sturridge has spent most of September with a thigh problem sustained, much to Brendan Rodgers’ anger, on England duty; the longer he has been out, the clearer his importance has become. Liverpool have taken one point from a possible nine without him and need his speed and ruthlessness.
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Liverpool missed Daniel Sturridge in 1-1 draw with Everton
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Striker has been out for most of September with thigh injury
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Brendan Rodgers joined Sturridge in extra training on Sunday
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Mario Balotelli missed two great chances against Everton
@placeholder had two glorious opportunities, either side of half-time, from around six yards but fluffed both.