Has Jurgen Klopp lost faith in Daniel Sturridge?

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Jurgen Klopp watched as his side drew 0-0 with Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 clash at Anfield.

The Reds were unable to breach a stubborn Bavarian defence in front of their own supporters, and must now achieve a score draw or better in two weeks to knock out the German champions.

Klopp claimed the stalemate was ‘good enough to work with’ in the aftermath of the game (BBC Sport), although he did admit the Bundesliga giants would be feeling happier.

The game’s scoreline might well have read differently, with Liverpool having squandered a few decent chances.

In the second half Klopp made the decision to replace Roberto Firmino with Divock Origi, which will have been a kick in the teeth for Daniel Sturridge.

Snub indicates a lack of faith?

Klopp opting to bring Origi on instead of Sturridge was a perplexing move.

The Belgian proved his worth against Everton earlier in the season with a last-gasp winner, but ultimately has done very little since then.

With the Reds really needing a goal to take to the Allianz Arena, surely the more experienced Sturridge would have been the better option.

The fact Klopp replaced Firmino with Origi suggests there is a lack of faith in the Englishman.

He’s made just 19 appearances this term – only five of which have been starts.

Last night’s snub will surely lead to more speculation that Sturridge – who signed for Liverpool in 2013 in a £12 million deal from Chelsea (The Guardian) – will leave the club when his current deal expires in the summer.