Sturridge is young and eager so I don't blame him for wanting to play for England, its not the best way to nurture an injury but it happens.
If Brendan has the authority to stop him playing for England whilst injured in order to preserve him for LFC that's one thing but if he doesn't have any say over it then the best thing is to have a quiet word with Danny about those worries not broadcast the disagreement all over the press.
Agreed, but wasn’t it Sturridge who spoke to the press, not Rodgers? Yes I wouldn’t blame a young player for wanting to play for England, even if carrying an injury, we all did foolish things in our youth.
Rodgers is obviously compromised by repeatedly playing him for Liverpool while injured and would’ve looked hypocritical if he’d tried to stop him, that the price he pays for being selfish at the risk of a young players career. I would have expected more from Rodgers and it could affect our ability to attract young academy recruits under his tenure in the future.