I’d have to celebrate a goal against Chelsea on Sunday, says Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge

 
Trademark: Daniel Sturridge celebrates one of his 20 league goals for Liverpool this season
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Simon Johnson24 April 2014

Daniel Sturridge is hopeful of being fit for Sunday’s crucial match with Chelsea and the Liverpool striker says he could not stop himself celebrating if he scores against his former club.

Sturridge missed Liverpool’s 3-2 win over Norwich last Sunday with a hamstring injury.

He said: “Hopefully, this weekend I’ll be back. I’m not too sure if the manager will play me or not. We’ll have to see.”

A victory for Liverpool will move them eight points clear of Jose Mourinho’s side, ending Chelsea’s title hopes and ensuring only Manchester City can catch them.

Sturridge, who left Stamford Bridge for a deal in excess of £15million in 2013, has formed a lethal partnership with Luis Suarez. The England international has scored 20 League goals this season, three more than Chelsea trio Samuel Eto’o, Fernando Torres and Demba Ba have managed between them.

Another goal from Sturridge would take Liverpool a step nearer to the Premier League title and, in those circumstances, the striker said it would be impossible not to celebrate scoring.

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“I would like to show respect to my former club but if I were to come on and score in the last minute I’m going to be on a mad one, aren’t I?,” he said. “I don’t know if I could control myself.”

Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson, who will miss the match through suspension, said: “Daniel is a massive player for us. The last game against Norwich I thought we did brilliantly but it’s always a bonus to have a player like Daniel back.”

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