Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge misses first full day in La Manga having been struck down by virus

Daily Mail | February 16, 2017

Daniel Sturridge was forced to sit out Liverpool's first full day of warm weather training in La Manga having been struck down with a virus.

The Reds striker remained at the team hotel on Thursday after medical staff decided it was best he didn't train.

Jurgen Klopp's men have travelled to the south-east of Spain with no FA Cup action or European football to occupy them ahead of their next Premier League clash against Leicester on Monday February 27.

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, pictured Sunday, was struck down a virus on Thursday

The forward missed Liverpool's first full day in La Manga and remained in the club's hotel

The Reds are in Spain to enjoy some warm weather training with no action until February 27

Adam Lallana controls the ball under pressure from Ben Woodburn during one of the sessions

Attacker Divock Origi attempts to shoot past Liverpool team-mate Joe Gomez on Thursday

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp arrives at training on a bike as they enjoy the sun in La Manga

However, forward Sturridge will be disappointed at missing out on an opportunity to impress the manager.