The Liverpool No.15 crashed a curling effort off the woodwork in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie against the Blues at Anfield, having volleyed in the opener in an eventual defeat.
That attempt was in Sturridge’s mind moments after he came on as a substitute in the Premier League rematch at Stamford Bridge with the Reds a goal down.
This time, the Englishman’s technique was perfect – his swerving hit sailed over Kepa Arrizabalaga and into the top corner to rescue a point at the home of his former club.
“Exactly that,” he told Liverpoolfc.com when asked if the shot three days ago had encouraged him to try from a similar area again.